The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast
This podcast is creating a living history of action sports on a weekly basis. Think ski, snowboard, skate, bike, behind the scenes players, musicians, and more.... It has all the players and gets you the details you won't find anywhere else.
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TPM Episode 483: Heimana Reynolds, Pro Skateboarder, Olympian
05/04/2026
TPM Episode 483: Heimana Reynolds, Pro Skateboarder, Olympian
Heimana Reynolds is an Olympic Skateboarder, a lifelong surfer, proud Hawaiian, and a HEST athlete. Since I spent this weekend at HESTIVAL, a three-day celebration of friends, music, and the outdoors, this episode includes a few minutes from HESTIVAL. I first chat with old friend and HEST founder Aaron Ambuske. After that, while I usually don't have many skateboarders on the show, Heimana is my second World Champion park skater-who also slays the streets and surf. It's an event and an athlete episode with a HEST connection. Heimana Reynolds Show Notes: 4:00: Opportunities, Hawaii, locals only, skateboarding, culture, and hard to get invited to things 22:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:30: California, Olympic announcement, how did that change him, X Games, competitiveness, Shawn White, and sponsors 39:00: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest and beyond 40:00: Contest money, Olympic experience, and his Paris Olympic job 45:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 482: Chris Garcin, Co-Founder, Pit Viper
04/27/2026
TPM Episode 482: Chris Garcin, Co-Founder, Pit Viper
Chris Garcin is living a ski bum or anyone’s dream life and it all began when his good friend broke a pair of sunglasses. This week’s podcast is Chris’s story of going from a passionate skier his whole life, to Boulder, to coaching, to almost giving up on the ski lifestyle and settling for “real world.” And then, his rockstar of a good friend came over to his house with an idea, Pit Viper, that became a joke, a brand, a business, and today, a real business. The Pit Viper story is a fun one and former VP of Brand, Spencer Harkins, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Chris Garcin Show Notes: 4:00: Reeling in, Colorado, Ski Club, Crested Butte, Vail, and Utah 21:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 22:00: Chuck Mumford, the real Pit Viper Origin Story, what did ownership look like on paper, early road antics, early diy product, running out of that product and Larry The Enticer 39:00: Outdoor Research: 40:00: Other influencers, when did he get rich, post pandemic mistakes, giving away stuff, imitation and fake products, and normie glasses. 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Spencer Harkins
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TPM Episode 481: The 420 Episode
04/20/2026
TPM Episode 481: The 420 Episode
The 420 Episode is a collection of true stories from myself, friends, and athletes that I think you'll find entertaining. I’ve never done a proper 4/20 episode before, and I wanted to make sure I got one in before I end this podcast. So, this week you get a different episode. It’s the 420 episode, the weed episode, the cannabis episode, the marijuana episode. If you have kids, maybe have them skip this podcast. But if you like to laugh, tune in. Some names have been changed to protect identity and image. 420 Show Notes: 4:00: Powell Canada story and Mike French story 23:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 25:00: Cam Hoffman Story, Bobby Landers story 39:00: Outdoor Research: 40:00: DJ Mullet Story, Powell Louisville story with Wade Whitman
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TPM Episode 480: Ben and Luca Harrington, Pro Skiers
04/13/2026
TPM Episode 480: Ben and Luca Harrington, Pro Skiers
Benny and Luca Harrington were both born to be pro skiers. Their parents were featured in Warren Miller movies in the 90’s, and these kids were born with skiing genes and the passion to be the best. And right now, the Harrington brothers are killing it. Benny’s the built-like-a-tank older brother that’s 2-time Olympic halfpipe skier and Luca is coming off back-to-back seasons of X Games Slopestyle Gold and recently took home his first piece of Olympic hardware with a Bronze. It’s the "2 brothers, one podcast," episode and Uncle E asks the Inappropriate Questions. Benny and Luca Harrington Show Notes: 4:00: Ben Harrington, Brothers, ripping parents, dual passports, competing at 6, making it from NZ, not being on the national team after being on the national team, knee injury, 23:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 25:00: Sponsors, Olympics, judging, what’s next and Inappropriate Questions with Uncle E 39:00: Outdoor Research: 40:00: Luca Harrington, being delivered by another pro skier’s mom, big bro’s shadow, X Games, trick progression, contracts, his first Olympics, and Benny 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Uncle E and Benny Harrington
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TPM Episode 479: Josh Malczyk, Global Brand Director, K2/Line
04/13/2026
TPM Episode 479: Josh Malczyk, Global Brand Director, K2/Line
Josh Malczyk is the Global Brand Director for K2 and Line Skis, he’s a good friend, and a guy that I saw go from the bottom of the barrel of ski marketing with a niche brand, to the top of the food chain directing one of the industry’s most iconic brands....From the core skier wearing Tall T’s to the collared shirt wearing brand guy. It’s fun to see friends grow up/move up and last time I talked with Josh on the podcast, he was secretly on his way out of Line Skis for the first time. On part 2,we talk about leaving his job, Season Equipment, coming back to Elevate Outdoor Collective, how K2 became a boot company, and how to bring K2 Skis back. Josh Malczyk Show Notes: 4:00: Athletes, round 1 at K2, and the beginning of Season Equipment 22:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 24:00: Season, snowboard factories in Dubai, Josh’s last Season, and back to Elevate 42:00: Outdoor Research: The best comes out of the Pacific Northwest 45:00: Round 2 at K2 and it’s a different company, promoted the top, travel, and more 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stewart Beall
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TPM EPISODE 478: PAIN MCSHLONKEY PMS RECAP
03/30/2026
TPM EPISODE 478: PAIN MCSHLONKEY PMS RECAP
The Pain McShlonkey Classic, aka the PMS, is the most important ski event in the world. While some may argue that the Olympics and the X Games are the crown jewels of snow, anyone who's been to Palisades for the PMS knows that, winning Saucers is more important than winning medals. Shane McConkey is the most important and arguably the best skier of our time, and that’s why celebrating his legacy is so important. On top of his ski legacy, the dude was one of the funniest humans I’ve ever met, and he had the unique ability to make anyone and everyone feel like they were part of his inner circle. He’s missed by so many and this podcast takes you behind the scenes on McConkey weekend! Pain McShlonkey Classic Show Notes: 4:00: Palisades crew and day 1 12:30: Matt Peterson 17:30: Mike Rosen 28:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 20:00: Daron Rahlves 27:00: Cam Hoffman and Barb Gardner 29:00: Race Intro 34:00: Mike Rogge 36:00: Outdoor Research: 39:00: Tyler Curle 50:00: Mike AK
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TPM Episode 477: Kevin Quinn, Points North Heli Founder, Pro Skier, Pro Hockey Player
03/23/2026
TPM Episode 477: Kevin Quinn, Points North Heli Founder, Pro Skier, Pro Hockey Player
Kevin Quinn, the founder of Points North Heli and a true Alaska pioneer, has done more rad stuff than almost anyone I’ve had on the podcast. He went from pro hockey player, to ski instructor, to pro skier, to entrepreneur, to famous pilot, to coach, and that’s just some of what Kevin has done. He also did time in Tahoe with folks like Kreitler, McConkey and so many more; when life was all about shredding, jumping off things and shenanigans. But Kevin didn’t ski bum forever though, he started a heli ski business- with no idea how to manage the books, then he figured it out without going bankrupt, and eventually, lived the American Heli Ski dream life. Not too bad for a kid that dropped out of high school and made a name for himself in team sports by using his fists. Kevin Quinn Show Notes: 4:00: Flying, death, the early days of Palisades, the bungee and B.A.S.E. crew, and PSIA with Greg Harms 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 23:00: Hockey, figuring out life in Palisades, sponsorship, heli skiing, believing he could start his own operation with no money or understanding of business and the Gold pass 43:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 45:00: The PTSD of owing so much money, accidents, what is going on in Tahoe now, the best AK athletes, long lines with Micah Black, 67:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 476: Cassie Able, Founder Wild Rye, Smith, Grand Targhee
03/16/2026
TPM Episode 476: Cassie Able, Founder Wild Rye, Smith, Grand Targhee
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: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 475: Jason Arens, Head Olympic Ski Judge, Owner: Surface, Joystick, Causwell
03/09/2026
TPM Episode 475: Jason Arens, Head Olympic Ski Judge, Owner: Surface, Joystick, Causwell
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: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 474: Tanner Rainville, Pro Skier
03/02/2026
TPM Episode 474: Tanner Rainville, Pro Skier
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: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 473: Hana Beaman, Pro Snowboarder, Part 2
02/23/2026
TPM Episode 473: Hana Beaman, Pro Snowboarder, Part 2
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: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Grenade, pandemic plan B’s, Natural Selection, validation, and Full Moon 2 61:00: Inappropriate Questions with ???
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TPM Episode 472: Jaren Grob, Pro Skater
02/16/2026
TPM Episode 472: Jaren Grob, Pro Skater
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: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 471: WSM Tradeshow
02/09/2026
TPM Episode 471: WSM Tradeshow
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: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: HP Featherman, Mark Brice, Lauren Samuels, Ben Fresco, Damian Quigley, and Alex O’Brien
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TPM Episode 470: Kaya Turski, Pro Skier, Pro Rollerblader
02/02/2026
TPM Episode 470: Kaya Turski, Pro Skier, Pro Rollerblader
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: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 469: Cody Cirillo, Pro Skier, Creative Director
01/26/2026
TPM Episode 469: Cody Cirillo, Pro Skier, Creative Director
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: : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Film budgets, changing his ways in the mountains, is he a fitness guy, personal projects, 53:00: Inappropriate Questions with Bobby Brown
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TPM Episode 468: Nick Goepper, Pro Skier, 3x Olympic Medalist, Part 3
01/19/2026
TPM Episode 468: Nick Goepper, Pro Skier, 3x Olympic Medalist, Part 3
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: : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Will he compete more, Snow League, Olympics, and what’s next 47:00: Inappropriate Questions with Steve Stepp
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TPM Episode 467: Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Pro Skier, Part 2
01/12/2026
TPM Episode 467: Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Pro Skier, Part 2
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: : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 466: Angel Collinson, Pro Skier-Part 2
01/05/2026
TPM Episode 466: Angel Collinson, Pro Skier-Part 2
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: : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 465: Sid Pattison, Everest Guide, Owner of North Cascade Heli
12/29/2025
TPM Episode 465: Sid Pattison, Everest Guide, Owner of North Cascade Heli
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: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 464: Seattle to Jackson Hole
12/22/2025
TPM Episode 464: Seattle to Jackson Hole
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: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Austin Lux, Tommy Moe, Jason Strong, Tim Durtschi, Sick Rick Armstrong, Scott Davidson, and Wade Mckoy
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TPM Episode 463: Andrew Pollard, Pro Skier, DJ, Artist
12/15/2025
TPM Episode 463: Andrew Pollard, Pro Skier, DJ, Artist
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: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Broke Americans on the FWT, money, and skiing with strategy 50:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jackie Pollard
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TPM Episode 462: George Couperthwait, Ski Industry Legend
12/08/2025
TPM Episode 462: George Couperthwait, Ski Industry Legend
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: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Tanner Hall, asking a lot out of athletes, travel, the end of Rossignol, Stockli, 62:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 461: Chris Davenport, Legendary Skier, Mountaineer, Guide
12/01/2025
TPM Episode 461: Chris Davenport, Legendary Skier, Mountaineer, Guide
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: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Rhalves, McConkey, Coombs, Kastle, The Peak failure, and DPS 64:00: Inappropriate Questions with Malone Camp
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TPM Episode 460: Tom Kelly, US Ski and Snowboard Legend
11/24/2025
TPM Episode 460: Tom Kelly, US Ski and Snowboard Legend
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: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 449: Xander Guldman, Pro Skier
11/17/2025
TPM Episode 449: Xander Guldman, Pro Skier
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: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 458: Matt Reardon, Pro skier, Musician, Part 2
11/10/2025
TPM Episode 458: Matt Reardon, Pro skier, Musician, Part 2
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: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 457: Matt Reardon, Pro Skier, Rockstar
11/03/2025
TPM Episode 457: Matt Reardon, Pro Skier, Rockstar
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: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 456: Simon Hillis, Pro Skier
10/27/2025
TPM Episode 456: Simon Hillis, Pro Skier
Simon Hillis is the best Indonesian skier to ever slide on snow and has been sponsored since he was 4 years old. While both of those things are crazy to think about, Simon also had his first cover at 7, he’s never paid for anything ski-wise, and while skiing isn’t totally paying his bills these days, they have over the past 20 plus years of his sponsored skier career. From winning contests to filming with Warren Miller and TGR, Simon is where he is because of his insane talent that he developed at Red Mountain, not marketing or flashiness. Simon Hillis Show Notes: 4:00: Marko Shapiro, sponsored at 4, his recent cover shot, the pressure of being the best Indonesian skier ever born, Red Mountain, video inspiration, a bad Pettit comparison 19:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: Ski programs, school, Dane Tudor, competing, Warren Miller, 37:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 39:00: Quicksilver Young Guns, post pandemic season, TGR, Alaska, and sponsors 53:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 455: Jess Hotter, Pro Skier FWT World Champion
10/20/2025
TPM Episode 455: Jess Hotter, Pro Skier FWT World Champion
Jess Hotter is the 2022 Freeride World Tour Champion and a fixture in ski movies but Jess wasn’t a ski prodigy or anything like that when she was coming up. She had a ski life and future that screamed “liftie” but Jess wasn’t going to settle for that. An initial push from her parents for a post high school gap year in Canada, created a ski journey that has had Jess living in more world class resorts than almost anyone on the podcast...All before she achieved her pro ski success. Jess played the long game, surrounded herself with what she loved, and it all worked out in the end. Yes, life can be that easy if you're as hard working and passionate as Jess. Australian legend Anna Segal asks the Inappropriate Questions. Jess Hotter Show Notes: 4:00: Religion, ski bum stuff, Bently, NZ Islands, club field skiing, dropping cliffs, the Wells brothers and influences, her parents push her to move to Banff 21:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Skiing Powder, ski patroller, her travels to both islands and Japan, competing, Alaska, world travel, and Freeride 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Killing it in 2019, NZ Freeride Team, sponsors, FWT Kicking Horse, pandemic kills momentum, FWT Champion , not making the tour, and MSP 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Anna Segal
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TPM Episode 454: Shawn Robertson, Legendary Skater
10/13/2025
TPM Episode 454: Shawn Robertson, Legendary Skater
Shawn Robertson is up there with the most naturally gifted athletes I’ve ever worked with. At 13, he was throwing an 80 mph fastball and dominating team sports, then he found inline and rode that rocketship. By the time he was 15, he left Texas on his first plane ever and within months, he was traveling the world, winning contests and putting out incredible street parts all in the name of skating. Now, the poor kid from Texas had all the things thanks to a Levis Sponsorship, working with GAP, plus all the core skate brands. Shawn had “it” and could do anything and still command respect. But an injury, combined with no insurance, forced Shawn to pivot to professional frisbee golf among other things. Fellow wild Texas skater, Ryan Dawes asks the Inappropriate Questions. This is one of my favorite people and episodes. Shawn Robertson Show Notes: 4:00: Willie Nelscon’s Tour Bus, growing up around substances, family of athletes, not having money, rollerblading, older kids, Hoax 2, and Jon Julio 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Street skating, NISS road trip, getting sponsors, coming back from Europe to nothing, X Trials, travel and demos 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: contests, money, 20K minute, the Las Vegas trip, Tai Pei, sketchy situations, MTV and festivals, Bolivia, no insurance ankle issues, other business, Frisbee golf and breaking his heels 55:00: Inappropriate Questions with Ryan Dawes
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