Low Pressure Podcast: Skiing's First Podcast

Emily Childs is one part of the three person crew of fun loving, hard charging skiers, The Blondes.   Earlier this year The Blondes released their film, "How Did We Get Here?" , which answers that exact question, sharing a quick look into the histories of the three athletes and friends.  Emily had a busy winter this year with several big ski trips and a lot of time spent in helicopters.  It's not exactly what you think though.  When not skiing spines in Alaska or shooting promo photos she works as a helicopter pilot and talks about the process of getting her licence.  Em also tells us about growing up at Troll Ski Resort, a small little area in BC that was founded by her Grandfather and operated by her mom. LISTENTOSKIING Watch Emily's Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OrbNjYfGTyI Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

Janelle Yip is one part of the three person crew of fun loving, hard charging skiers, The Blondes.   Earlier this year The Blondes released their film, "How Did We Get Here?" , which answers that exact question, sharing a quick look into the histories of the three athletes and friends. This week we dive deep. Janelle or "JY" as she is usually called made her way to Revelstoke after growing up in Calgary with the goal of becoming a pro skier.  There she met Tonje and Emily and formed The Blondes!  We talk about JY's summer job fighting forest fires in BC and how that led to her working on a soon to be released film, from HDWGH producers CK9 Sudios, portraying the dangerous job. We also chat about overcoming her bad concussion, the evolution of the Blondes, inspiring the next generation of skiers, naps and much more. LISTENTOSKIING Watch JY's Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F1CjP8jT-0E Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

Tonje Kvivik is one part of the three person crew of fun loving, hard charging skiers, The Blondes.   Earlier this year The Blondes released their film, "How Did We Get Here?" , which answers that exact question, sharing a quick look into the histories of the three athletes and friends.  This week we dive deep. Tonje grew up in Norway before making her way to Revelstoke where she met Janelle Yip and Emily Childs.  She tells us her version of the origin story of the Blondes from Revy to Whistler, filming for TGR and MSP,  their all for one attitude.    Tonje also spent those years simultaneously studying for her bachelors and masters degrees,  she suffered an injury early this season that she has, until now, kept quiet and she talks about her move to Arc'teryx and much much more. LISTENTOSKIING Watch Tonje's Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aXD2fpBZddo Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

Marielle Thompson is the 2024 Ski Cross, Crystal Globe winner.  It's actually her fouth overall title which she can now place on the mantle alongside her gold and silver Olympic medals.  We talk about the evolution of Ski Cross as a sport and why Team Canada has been so dominant over the years.  She also shares how she manages the extensive travel spending weeks on the road at a time.  I ask her if she ever gets to ski any pow in between events and we talk also talk about our dogs and how she is also an excellent softball player. LISTENTOSKIING Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

Ming Poon is a very accomplished photographer and environmental advocate based in the outdoor Mecca of Lake Tahoe. His path up to this point took a very unexpected detour when he was thrust into the world of big business and a move to China after the death of his father.   We talk about Ming's constant evolution from aspiring guide to expat executive to photographer, environmentalist and then father and how he takes each new challenge and incorporates it into his very rich life. LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Ming's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WKx2pNnCnFc Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en  

Josh Daiek returns to the LPP!  This time we spoke in his kitchen in South Lake Tahoe on one of his rare off days.   Josh is a true workhorse with an energy dedicated to the projects he creates that is hard to rival.  One such project is the third installment to his "Mountain State" film project which highlights the lesser traveled mountain ranges in Nevada that host the epic lines he has become known for. The two of us also talk about skiing with dogs, training and safety in the mountains, the benefits of having no expectations and the difficulty balancing between work and play when you do what you love for a job. LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Josh's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z_Cj0rnejsU Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en      

This is the full RECAP of the FWT24 Yeti Verbier Xtreme This fifth, and final, event of the season was the cherry on top of an amazing, record breaking cycle of the Freeride World Tour. This comp had drama. It had suspense. It had runs that once again pushed forward progression of the sport and it had riders who wouldn't know if they'd be champions until the last rider crossed the finish. 0:00 - Derek’s Vibes and Weather Report 6:20 - All Star Forerunners 10:07 - 2 different start gate 18:30 - Snowboard Women 26:44 - Ski Women 51:51 - Snowboard Men 1:04:42 - Ski Men Watch this episode of THE FREERIDE GUIDE on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nCvb6Va14Kw?si=LqeJsPT_cXd8XY7z ------- This the first seaon of the FREERIDE GUIDE so we need you to help us grow!  If you like the show, please SUBSCRIBE and Listen to every new episode! -------- About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the Host of the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers.  Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans. Follow on Instagram @thefreerideguide @red_mark @dfoose

Je Paq literally launched onto the scene when the clip of his triple front flip off the backside of Whistler Mountain went super viral. One trick doesn't make the skier though as he has been consistently showing us that his skiing ability isn't relegated to a single impressive moment. Je Paq is a true "ski bum", living in his car skiing and every single day. He tells us a few of his tips for keeping his gear dry, where to charge his phone to how to spend each night relaxing in a sauna. You'll even learn what to if you ever hit a black bear with a Honda Fit! LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Je Paq's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z_Cj0rnejsU Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Tourism Golden   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

The fourth event of the season saw the FWT make its return to Fieberbrunn, Austria and the legendary Wildseeloder face.  This was the first event after the cut with the field of athletes being reduced to half. This is also the only event of the season where the riders get two runs. We talk about record breaking runs, the new, Men's Snowboard Champion, the freestyle vs. freeride argument and lots more. 0:00 - Fieberbrunn Pro 3:30 - Pre Competition Expectations 14:34 - Snowboard Men 26:53 - Ski Women  40:59 - SnowBoard Women 51:45 - Ski Men 1:27:49 - Rankings heading into the Verbier Extreme 1:30:30 - Challenger Competition Results / Rankings    Watch this episode of THE FREERIDE GUIDE on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nCvb6Va14Kw?si=LqeJsPT_cXd8XY7z ------- This the first seaon of the FREERIDE GUIDE so we need you to help us grow!  If you like the show, please SUBSCRIBE and Listen to every new episode! -------- About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the Host of the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers.  Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans. Follow on Instagram @thefreerideguide @red_mark @dfoose About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the producer and host the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers. Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans.

  Emil Granbom is a skier you may know from World Cup Big Air and Slopestyle competitions or SLVSH games. Or you may know him as part of The Bunch.  After talking with Emil we've learned that the list is only getting longer.    We talk to Emil about his story, starting as a teenager attending a ski academy to finish his schooling up to now, travelling the world and jumping on as many projects as possible and learning from the special people he meets on the way. #LISTENTOSKIING   WATCH Emil's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lZmrXxhrJQw Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Tourism Golden   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

The field of FWT24 riders has been cut in half and we're here to talk about what comes next. Those riders who got cut and those who qualified through the 4* events will now meet in the Challenger Series. We introduce you to some of the names you should to pay attention to including the Challenger Wild Cards. We learn about an athlete who has qualified for both the Ski and Snowboard categories including a rider who is introducing a new generation of a famous freeride family. 5:43 - The CUT Athletes 26:27 - Region 1 Challenger Events Roster  47:05 - Region 2 Challenger Events Roster  This the first seaon of the FREERIDE GUIDE so we need you to help us grow!  If you like the show, please SUBSCRIBE and Listen to every new episode! -------- About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the Host of the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers.  Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans. Follow on Instagram @thefreerideguide @red_mark @dfoose About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the producer and host the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers. Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans.

Stinius Skjøtskift ( pronounced Shot-Shift) is a Norwegian skier who's path to becoming a pro athlete has been determined by several fateful moments and his willingness to just "go with it". Trying to join the military and being denied, then accepted led to him winning a couple freeride comps all while Dj-ing nightclubs on the weekends, as a teenager. Listen to him tell his fascinating journey.   We also talk about the new film he's in, "Lexicon", which was produced by Arc'teryx and features skiers from 6 different countries all travelling to Japan to enjoy deep powder. Along the way they uncover the universal language of skiing.  A Lexicon that emerges through the act of being present and connected. #LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Stinius' episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fKh9dqHiToo Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Tourism Golden   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

The third event of the season saw the FWT make its way to the country of Georgia for the very first time and this event was the cut!  We saw  Victor de le Rue win his third consecutive event and Marcus Goguen tie the record for the highest scoring run.  The ski women suffered a lot of crashes and the Ski Men had 7 men score in the 90's 0:00 - Travel to Georgia / Katie Burrell Commentating / Georgia Wildcard 11:33 - Backslap - Fan Emails Segment  19:25 - Snowboard Men 34:50  -Snowboard Women 41:55 - Ski Women 1:04:00  - Ski Men This the first seaon of the FREERIDE GUIDE so we need you to help us grow!   If you like the show, please go and SUBSCRIBE to the Freeride Guide Feed and listen to every new episode! #LISTENTOSKIING ----- Watch this episode of THE FREERIDE GUIDE on YouTube - https://youtu.be/BjZv2JAIlr4 Follow on Instagram @thefreerideguide @red_mark @dfoose About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the producer and host the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers. Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans Please help us grow so go hit that Follow button!

Maxime Chabloz is a RedBull athlete for two different sports and he competes on two different World Tours, simultaneously!  One being The Freeride World Tour, which he won in 2022, and the other he kite boards on the GKA Kite World Tour. Max explains how he's able to juggle both, sometimes flying from one event in the mountains to another on the beach and back again.  The Swiss born Chabloz is as unique as his story which is laid out in the recent film on his life,  Petit Suisse, which follows him around the globe with an un-intrusive, fly on the wall perspective. #LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Max's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y8foiYKPpks Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Tourism Golden   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

Lily Bradley is a competitor and event winner on the Freeride World Tour who identifies as Queer / Non Binary. They are in the short film. "People Like Us", that explores queer identity in mountain towns and snow sports. Lily talks with Mark about the inherent difficulties growing up in a sport feeling very different from everyone else and figuring out how to navigate that maze. They also realize that understanding the nuance of a topic like this is difficult to understand and we discuss it together with humour and a willingness to learn.   #LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Lily's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dJi2_6cg7ng Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

The second event of the FWT season saw the tour return to Canada at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, BC Canada. The comp couldn't be held on the OZONE face as intended due to poor conditions and was switched to T1 South, the same face as 2022.  As expected the riders did their thing including another level unlocked by a Ski Women's competitor. 0:00 - Snow Conditions / Sit Skier forerunner Jay Rawe / Mark was the live event MC / No Rushing through the weather window.  13:00 -Snowboard Women  22:44 - Snowboard Men 33:54 - Ski Women 47:40 - Ski Men  1:05:43 - Next Up, Georgia Pro ----- Watch this episode of THE FREERIDE GUIDE on YouTube - https://youtu.be/NiOqHQ9v-nQ?si=9p9RYPW0hQ4TfihD Follow on Instagram @thefreerideguide @red_mark @dfoose About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the producer and host the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers. Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans Please help us grow so go hit that Follow button!

Listen to THE FREERIDE GUIDE right when it's released. Find and Follow the channel on your preferred podcast app.  It will be released on the LPP a day or two later all season. -- Stan Rey has been announced as a Wildcard!   Mark and Derek are discussing the Injury and Wildcard updates coming from the FWT ahead of the Kicking Horse Golden Pro event next week. We've learned that Simon Perraudin and Taylor Dobbins have been forced to withdrawal because of injury. Due to personal reasons, Justine Dufour Lapointe won't be competing at her home event in Canada this year. Mark meets up with Stan on Whistler Blackcomb for a chairlift chat about what he expects from the event and if he thinks he's ready.  He even has some important news of his own!   Stan was showing fellow Ski Men's competitor, Tenra Katsuno, around the mountain and we also chat with Tenra to help you get to know him better heading into Kicking Horse.   0:00 - Injury / Wildcard Update 7:49 - Stan Rey Interview  23:42 - Tenra Katsuno Interview   We want to hear from you!  Send in your comments and questions to the BACKSLAP Segment backslap@freerideguidepodcast.com Follow The Freeride Guide on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefreerideguide/  ---------- About the Hosts: Mark Warner is the Host of the ski industry's first podcast, Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers. Derek Foose is the FWT broadcast announcer, Founder and Head Coach of the Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans Please help us grow so go hit that Follow button! #freerideguide #listentoskiing The Freeride Guide is part of the Low Pressure Podcast Network and is a RedMark Media Production.

Simon Hillis is a pro skier who was born in Bali, Indonesia but grew up in Rossland, BC skiing at Red Mountain. It's a good thing his family ended up in settling in the Kootenay Mountains because he's proven he belongs on a pair of skis. As a child Simon was hard to beat on the Junior freeride circuit consistently winning North American and Local championships alike. He's since shifted his focus to filming after a chance to shoot Warren Miller as a teenager and hasn't looked back since. We talk about crafting his own web series project, Nearly Nowhere, shooting with TGR, his experiences an asian pro skier, Scuba Diving and lots more.   #LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Simon's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wX9pUj591yU Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Tourism Golden   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

Dane Tudor has been a pro skier for the last 15 years.  Among many awards and accolades he won Standout Skier of the Year in 2009 and again in late 2022.  He talks about the journey his career took in between those achievements and offers a rarely heard, and very frank,  point of view on his relationships with past sponsors and the struggles of negotiating contracts.   #LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Dane's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NfhKwd2Bff8 Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast   ENTER TO WIN Jan 11 - Feb 7 2024 2 Day  Ski Experience at Kicking Horse Mtn. Resort & Tourism Golden https://mailchi.mp/672e54dc3ffe/kdmzskwhrl   Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Tourism Golden   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

This is the Full RECAP of the FWT Verbier Pro Event with Hosts, Mark Warner and Derek Foose The first event of the season was organized by the FWT in just under a week after the originally planned event in Baqueira Beret was cancelled and the action did not disappoint. 4:44 - The Backslap segment fan emails & insights from the commentary booth with Derek 16:24 - Snowboard Men 25:00 - Snowboard Women 32:00 - Ski Women 48:44 - Ski Men 1:19:07 - Fun Bet Results   Watch this episode of THE FREERIDE GUIDE on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM8jha8kDzf5eTN5y4BIdjoRkyMG8tcf6   About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the producer and host the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers. Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans Please help us grow so go hit that Follow button!  #freerideguide #listentoskiing   The Freeride Guide is a RedMark Media Production and is part of the Low Pressure Podcast Network