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Joshua McClain • Earning Your Turns Part 2 • Episode 333
05/27/2024
Joshua McClain • Earning Your Turns Part 2 • Episode 333
in this episode we follow the path that took Josh from the small mountains of rural Pennsylvania all the way to Alaska. At one time in the sport Alaska was considered the domain of the professional athlete or the super rich. NO MORE. Today recreational riders are pushing the bounderies of access further than riders with corporate budgets ever have. This is the journey that one rider took to become a local in one of the best areas to be a skier or rider - Valdez, Alaska. Consider supporting this independant voice in snowboard media at:
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Joshua McClain • Earning Your Turns Part 1 • Episode 332
05/20/2024
Joshua McClain • Earning Your Turns Part 1 • Episode 332
Josh McPain is an unlikely suspect to become a local at one of the best snowboarding spots in the world: Valdez, Alaska. In this two part series we beak down what it takes to ride the most intimidating mountains anywhere. In the second episode we will cover Josh's story coming from rural Pennsylvania to the mountains of Alaska. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THIS INDEPENDANT VOICE IN SNOWBOARD MEDIA
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Eric Blehm • Author of The Darkest White • Episode 331
03/21/2024
Eric Blehm • Author of The Darkest White • Episode 331
In this episoide of The Snowboard Project we talk with New York Times best selling author Eric Blehm about his latest book: The Darkest White, the story of snowboarding legend Craig Kelly. This is an interesting tale documenting the life of the sport's first superstar, 4 time world champion turned backcountry pioneer Craig Kelly - following his life and adventures in the world of snowboarding. Eric Blehm, the author cut his literaryt teeth at the snowboarding publicatiln Transworld Snowboarding before turning to writing full time. Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project at http://patreoncom/thesnowboardproject
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Real Talk - So You Want to be a Pro? with Chad Otterstrom, Eddie Wall & Mark Sullivan
03/05/2024
Real Talk - So You Want to be a Pro? with Chad Otterstrom, Eddie Wall & Mark Sullivan
In this episode of Real Talk, Chad Otterstrom, Eddie Wall and Mark Sullivan discuss what it takes to become a pro in today's media and competition landscape. They also talk about The Darkest White, a new book by author Eric Blehm that focus' on the life of nowboarding legend Craig Kelly. Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
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Scott Lenhardt • Burton's Graphic Mastermind • Episode 329
01/18/2024
Scott Lenhardt • Burton's Graphic Mastermind • Episode 329
On this episode of the Snowboard Project we talk with artist Scott Lenhardt who has created the graphics for more than 60 Burton snowboards - including the women's first pro model, Free Thinker series and much more. His boards have been regularly featured on the podiums of the X-Games and Olympics. And here is the special news for all snowboard collectors out there - he is going to auction off all of the original artwork, sketches and boards that he had a hand in designing starting February 3RD. YOU CAN CHECK OUT. A PREVIEW OF THE AUCTION HERE: PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW HE SNOWBOARD PROJECT. Go to to support advertisng free snowboard media.
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Eddie Wall Interview • Episode 328
01/15/2024
Eddie Wall Interview • Episode 328
This week we talk with former snowboarding super pro Eddie Wall. This interview is somewhat different than the other ones Eddie has done and was both fun and interesting. Please take the time to review the podcast and rate it. and check our Patreon at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
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Real Talk - Who Doesn't Like Ice - with Chad Otterstrom & Mark Sullivan
01/07/2024
Real Talk - Who Doesn't Like Ice - with Chad Otterstrom & Mark Sullivan
In this episode of Real Talk, Chad Otterstrom and Mark Sullivan discuss current snow conditions, events, videos and more. Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
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Tim Wesley - Godfather of Powder Surfing - Episode 326
11/21/2023
Tim Wesley - Godfather of Powder Surfing - Episode 326
On this episode of The Snowboard Project, we talk to one of the godfathers of powder surfing, Shark Powderboard's Tim Wesley. ( ) Along with Wolle Nyvelt, Jeremy Jensen and Greg Todds Tim's long time dedication to pow surfing puts him amongst the most iconic contributers to the discipline. If you are not farmiliar with powder surfing, check out some of these videos: Powsurfing! 2020-21 Sharksnowsurf season recap Powdersurfing - Triple Overhead Powsurf fin install!! Shark Snowsurf - Icicle TV Shark Snowsurf and Tim Wesley - Brian Schaefer Shreddin’ for Ken - Matt Wainhouse NOTHING Please support The Snowboard Project at
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Real Talk - White Ribbon of Life - with Chad Otterstrom & Mark Sullivan
11/12/2023
Real Talk - White Ribbon of Life - with Chad Otterstrom & Mark Sullivan
We are back with a new episode of Real Talk with Chad Otterstrom and Mark Sullivan. In this episode we talk about the preseason as well as the beginning of the new snowboarding season. Then we discuss the question, "What is wrong with snowboarding?" Support independent snowboarding media at Send us feedback at Here is a transcription of the show: Mark (00:20.844) Today we have another episode of Real Talk on the Snowboard Project. I'm joined by Chad Otterstrom. Chad is a contender for greatest of all time status in the sport of snowboarding. He would never claim that for himself, so I'll just claim it for him. How you doing today, Chad? Chad (00:27.892) Yeah. Chad (00:47.722) I'm good, just, you know, I just moved out of Breckenridge for the season. I'll be back and forth. But I've been living in my truck for the last 16.5 months. Mark (00:57.756) 16.5, okay. You were counting the days, I see. Chad (00:59.963) the Yeah, now I'm back. I'm back and I got a place and you know, for my dogs, I live by a river. It's awesome. I'm doing good. Mark (01:09.464) Okay, well maybe you can explain this. It's like you were living in your truck for 16 and a half months. Why? Chad (01:16.978) Um, because I'm trying to crack the code, uh, of passive income. I was trying to Airbnb my condo and see how that went. And instead of renting a place, I just put a topper on my truck and just went rogue. And, and, uh, that, you know, six months to a year turned into 16 months, which is longer than expected, but, uh, now I've cracked the code and, uh, yeah, I was just going to, yeah, I got a place to sleep. I have a bed. Mark (01:19.535) Mm-hmm. Mark (01:36.22) Mm-hmm. Mark (01:41.772) You cracked the code and you're back in the house? Chad (01:46.186) outside of the back of my truck. Mark (01:47.82) Okay, so you were on the road for 16 and a half months. What's like the coolest thing that you saw while you were on the road? Chad (01:53.274) Um, I saw way too many whole foods parking lots. Uh, I did get hit by a semi and Edwards. I was parked at a rest area and the semi clipped me and then took off. And that cost me thousands of dollars because the insurance didn't cover that because they took off. Um, that wasn't the coolest thing. That was for sure. But, uh, I did, I went to Japan. I went to Canada. I went to Alaska. I went to Mount Hood. I did all these things that didn't require my own home. So, uh. Mark (01:56.684) Okay. Oh. Mark (02:17.372) That's right. Mark (02:21.509) Mm-hmm. Chad (02:22.742) I did all the, yeah, like last year, the only thing I didn't do last year was go to Rick's Grants. And I wanted to put that in the May category. No, it's Colorado, Canada, or Colorado, Japan, Canada, Alaska, Rick's Grants, and then Mount Hood. That would be the ultimate year. Mark (02:29.735) Mm-hmm. Mark (02:40.804) You pretty much like spent the whole year riding. Chad (02:44.49) Yeah, for sure. Mark (02:46.38) Now, is it hard to do works? I know you also are an owner of Academy Snowboards. Was it hard to work for the road or find wifi or whatever? Are we able to pull that off pretty effectively? Chad (02:56.446) Uh, I, you know, what I wasn't able to do was like demos and clinics and things like that. I'd had to do kind of a little more communicating online, but no, I mean, I basically do a lot of the social and organize that. So I, um, I was able to do that wherever I had wifi, which I had everywhere. Mark (03:01.96) Mm-hmm. Mark (03:14.636) Okay cool so it sounds like you were able to maximize your 16 and a half months for your bank account sake. Chad (03:22.546) Yeah, no, I cracked the code. I'm hoping and fingers are crossed, you know the next couple years. We'll see what happens Mark (03:28.216) Okay, so now you've had a couple of months off. I mean, have you been getting ready for this season? What have you been up to? Chad (03:33.858) Um, I mean, I haven't been living in LA going to art shows, but, uh, Mark (03:38.08) Yeah, that's what I've been doing. So, I mean. Ha ha. Chad (03:43.222) No, I, yeah, I mean, what do you do early season? This is the time in the year, like, if you ride till, if you're like really into like riding every day for like meditation is kind of why I do it, but then that ends in July. And you have from July till now to like keep your sanity. So I just find other forms of like, you know, kind of getting out there and doing things. So yeah, I've been, you know, staying in shape. I do, I've gotten into jumping into rivers. It's trending, cold plunging and. Mark (03:59.474) Mm-hmm. Mark (04:12.616) Cold plunging, yes. What's the coldest river you've jumped in? Chad (04:13.974) and it's turning. Oh, it's as close to ice as I can get is what I'm looking for. I want it to be like an ice cube. And I can do like up to five minutes and yeah. And then you do this thing called grounding where you walk around on the ground and then you do, you know, I, yeah, yeah. And then when I do the Wim Hof scene, it's funny cause I listen to a lot of podcasts and then they're telling me what I've already been doing, which is I feel like I'm on the right track, but. Mark (04:21.14) Okay. Mark (04:30.188) like barefooted or something, you're barefoot on the ground. Chad (04:42.878) Yeah, do that and then work out a little bit. Once you're able to hike up hills though, we'll start split boarding just to stay in shape. I'm not a fan of going to the gym, but you're gonna have to a little bit, I guess. Mark (04:54.692) Well, the world is your gym when you're a split-boarder. Ha ha ha. Chad (05:00.696) Yes, this is true. Mark (05:02.816) Yeah, okay. So you're in shape. You're ready for the season. I know resorts are opening, you know, all over the country, but especially in Colorado. I mean, what are you like looking to like get done this season? Do you like goals for this season? Do you like have a list of things that you want to accomplish? Or like, how do you kind of like approach a new season? And like, how do you kind of set yourself up to accomplish things and keep pushing that ball downfield? Chad (05:28.106) Um, pushing the ball down the field. I, uh, well, first of all, I set myself up for a place to live. That's a hard thing to do now in mountain towns because there's, they call it a housing crisis and I think everybody likes to use the word crisis and everything they do these days. We started a production company, you know, with our movies called midlife crisis. So first thing you got to do is find a place to live and then get your season pass. And then, um, yeah, I don't know. Mark (05:46.696) Mm-hmm. Mark (05:56.488) Okay. Chad (05:56.578) just kind of move forward, get the ball rolling. Get your boots broken in, your sticker job done, if you're into getting a good sticker job. Yeah, yeah. Mark (06:02.748) Right? That's all preseason stuff though. I mean, how about for goals for riding? Like, are you like, okay, I'm gonna, I'm gonna do 122 foot, you know, 50, 50. What kind of like riding goals? Chad (06:11.278) Oh. Chad (06:15.214) Oh yeah, yeah. Goals. I have, it's just kind of funny, I guess the more aged you become, you get more into like, I wanna ride that mountain as opposed to I wanna do that trick. I think kids are more into I wanna do that trick or I wanna do that challenge rail or I wanna do this and that. But yeah, for me, I have a list of mountains around where I live right now that I wanna go hike and just ride down and enjoy it. I wanna... Mark (06:25.992) Mm-hmm. Chad (06:44.79) Do some more drone filming this year as opposed to GoPro filming. I'm trying to work on figuring out how to make a drone, do a little more follow than, as opposed to your head cam, you know what I mean? And then that, and then yeah, do a lot more split boarding just cause it keeps me in shape and outside and exercising more. Mark (06:48.356) Mm-hmm. Mark (06:58.408) Totally. Mark (07:06.636) Indeed, indeed. And so, you know, I know a lot of people, you're in Colorado, and a lot of people are like, I want to do all the 14ers. Is that kind of your goal? Or is it is it just like, wow, that's a beautiful mountain or that that's got a great line on I want to ride that. Chad (07:21.066) Yeah, I'm more of the aesthetically fun looking line as opposed to the 14ers. There's a lot of 14ers that are not that fun. They're just high mountains and they're far away. It would be cool to kind of go, I do enjoy like kind of go just tacking certain zones off, not exactly every 14er, but just so I could kind of get a lay of the land of Colorado. I went down to this place called Lake City this summer and hiked a 14 year called Uncompatible Peak. Mark (07:43.67) Mm. Chad (07:49.57) And I've never been there. It's kind of like the Eastern San Juans. And that was kind of cool just to go there and see, you could see Telluride from there and you could see a couple of other things. So it's fun, but I'm not into the ticking off teeners lifestyle. I'm more into like, they're fun looking, ripping lines. You know what I mean? Mark (08:07.596) Yeah, totally, totally. Okay. So hopefully, I know you went to Alaska this year. Do you think you're going to make it back this year? Chad (08:15.114) If I do, it will be for fun. Yes, I did go to the natural selection. I stood on top of some of those peaks and you know if I do go back, I'll be going to where you're at the Valdez era area and I'll probably split board and go hike to the top of a you know an area or I'll hitchhike with a snowmobile, you know, something like that. Mark (08:18.353) Okay. Mark (08:30.982) Yeah. Mark (08:40.716) Yeah, yeah, I mean, that's all good. And you know, there's snowmobile rentals, there's other ways to get there. And people are pretty, you know, helpful as far as like helping you bump yourself out to different zones. So hopefully you do make it back. Chad (08:51.722) Yeah. So yeah, no, it was cool. I went there this last winter. I've been there, you know, before, but this last winter, I stood on one of the peaks that you're supposed to ride down as opposed to a blue-green run. And I got to look down. It looked like, you know, you go left and right, maybe backwards and a 2,000-foot run. Looks like a good time, you know? Mark (09:13.128) Yeah, yeah. I mean, I think that the, there's a lot of like challenging type of peaks in Alaska. There's, there's mellow ones too, but you know, I think the thing that Alaska is known for these kind of like high consequence or things that kind of require your focus and attention to the best of your ability. And so that's something that I think sets it apart a little bit compared to a lot of other areas, I think in Colorado you get that too, but sometimes. Maybe you're more worried about like the avalanche conditions and other things than just like the treachery of the mountain face. Chad (09:47.654) Yeah, I mean, you know, Trollhagen's pretty intense too, you know, like, uh, Yeah. Mark (09:53.036) Yeah, but that's like the lift lines and like the line and like the rail, you know, runouts from the rails, that kind of thing. It's a different kind of, you know, gripping type of emotion that you feel in Trollhagen. But, but, you know, it doesn't matter really, like what you find enjoyment in snowboarding. It's like, as long as you're enjoying yourself and you're kind of like. Chad (10:02.876) Yeah, no for sure. Mark (10:14.54) you know, pushing yourself and being in that moment, I think that you can do that in Alaska, you can do it in Trollhagen. And like the same feelings I got, you know, riding on the East Coast as a kid or some of the same feelings I got as I kept progressing kind of the mountains and terrain that I was able to ride. So. Chad (10:30.999) Yeah, it's like catching the feeling, but like you say, everybody says it, the Super Bowl of freeride and freestyle freeriding is in Alaska at the top level. You can catch that feeling anywhere, but if you're looking for it, you can go up there. Mark (10:45.094) Yeah. Mark (10:51.288) We just got, by the way, Chad, we got at my cabin in Alaska, I have a cabin up there as you know, but maybe not everyone knows. Anyhow, we got six. Yeah, yeah, that's true. We got we got six feet of snow this week in Alaska, literally one storm. We got six feet. There's a base now. Chad (10:58.742) I mean if they watch the show you definitely know. Chad (11:09.726) at your cabin so that means probably like 12 feet up where you're at, you know? Mark (11:12.544) Oh more. Yeah, yeah. I mean people are starting to head out. So it's like game on in Alaska right now, which is pretty cool. Pretty early, but yeah, it's going. Chad (11:22.032) Nice, yeah. It's the same with here. Like that's early. If we had a six foot storm here, I've actually ridden a hundred inches at Wolf Creek on Halloween before. Still kind of bony always, even with a hundred inches here, we need 20 feet here to have that boniness go away. But we got blue green groomers. You know, we were, I think it was two weeks ago now that we got first share at A Basin. And... Mark (11:31.217) Yeah. Mark (11:45.632) Okay, let's talk about that real quick. So I know like Nate Dogg, Taylor Tom, yourself, you guys have pretty much gotten first chair in the country, maybe the world, like every year in the last like, I don't even know how many years, how long has it been going on? Chad (12:00.551) Um, Nate likes to claim 31 years. I, uh, yeah, it's interesting though, because I, I mean, trailer Tom has had 31 years. I don't know if they've been consecutive, but you know, he's on, on the page, but I think 31 years would put you at 1992, right? Mark (12:03.036) 31 years of first chairs. Wow. Mark (12:18.941) Yeah, I think so. Chad (12:20.15) And I think Maydog moved to Colorado in 1998. So I'm just saying, I don't know, but I still believe him. I don't know. I mean, I wasn't here, so I can't say that, but I know. No, I think I actually do think that he might've driven out here those years. I'm not sure, so. Mark (12:24.096) Oh. Mark (12:27.628) That sounds like a call out. Mark (12:33.2) You better be careful what you say, because Nate Dogg is your property manager. Ha ha ha. Mark (12:42.982) I don't know Chad, a pipe burst. Chad (12:46.07) So it's great, you know, I think last year it was 25 years. I don't know how that six years popped up on him, but either way, it's a great, um, you know. Mark (12:53.911) So what was that scene like? Like what time did you guys get there? I'm sure you got there like the day before or something. Like what does it take to like get first chair? Chad (13:00.362) Yeah, so these are the rules. Nate's really good at articulating it. I'm going to do my best. So you know, you kind of like go to the resorts, you'll see them, there's no other blowing snow, you go talk to the mountain ops in the parking lots, you know, a couple weeks before, kind of get a feel. And then usually on a Monday or a Tuesday, they like to announce that they're going to open. They usually open on weekends just for crowds, so it's usually a Friday. So if they announce on a Tuesday, Mark (13:25.33) Mm-hmm. Chad (13:27.37) You gotta gun it and go lock down Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday night. Three days. Mark (13:31.452) Three days. Like when does the second person show up? Like if you're there for three days, when does like chair number two show up? Chad (13:39.434) Oh, that usually happens like within, you know, the last day. So then chair number two usually hangs for a good 24, 36 hours. And then, but usually we, this dude Ant has been kind of a fourth member of the crew, but it's trailer Tom, myself, Nate, and this dude Ant. And I did two days and I slipped straight on the ground this time right out in front of the lot or the lift. I have a baby and a mat, but it's a... Mark (13:42.82) Okay. Mark (13:46.335) Okay. Chad (14:07.69) It's just kind of something entertaining to do. It's like a, you know, when you get, like I said, when you need something to do with your life this time of year and you just want something exciting and people to talk to, people are constantly coming through all day long. So you're hanging out with people for like two days, which is fun. Except for, you know, that period from 10 at night till about 10 the next day is freezing cold. If not even six, cause it gets dark. But otherwise, I do negative 40. Mark (14:28.453) Mm-hmm. Mark (14:31.844) So is it like a negative 20 bag that you have to like stay warm in this negative 20? Okay. Negative 40. Okay. Chad (14:37.406) Actually, yeah, I won it at the love games from the satellite board shop love games. I really pushed hard for that because I knew I'd need it. But yeah, I don't know, it's something to do. And then now they're all opening, like resorts are opening. I think Breck opened today, Veil opened today, Keystone's open, Copper opens Monday. So the groomer lifestyle is on, you know what I mean? Mark (14:42.056) Cool. Mark (14:47.662) And that was at. Mark (14:58.796) Right now are they setting up parks or like little rail features? Like what kind of stuff do they have besides like a white ribbon of death? You know. Chad (15:06.206) Um, yeah, white ribbon of life is what we called it. We did. Mark (15:10.429) Oh, that's because you had first chair. If you were on like the 140th chair, you would have been like right ribbon of death. Oh really? Chad (15:17.19) And it was pretty fun. Actually, it snowed like a foot. So it was like kind of slasher pal on the side with groom slasher pal. But they have I think, Keystone has a little hike park, a base and probably has a couple slide bars. And then I don't really know I do know that Breck was on the verge of like kind of ending their park lifestyle. And now I hear they have a four speed, four pack high speed trailer for the five chair was and they're putting a park in with a half pipe this year. I heard. Mark (15:45.916) Really. Chad (15:46.634) I don't know. I'm not going to be around this year to find out really, but we'll see. You know, I think. Mark (15:50.552) Okay. Yeah. And it's not just Colorado, by the way, Chad, like Mammoth opens today. Wild Mountain is open in Minnesota. Killington, I think, is open right now as well. They may have been the first open. I'm not sure if they beat Colorado this year. Okay. And then also in Canada, you got Lake Louise, Mountain Workway. Chad (15:56.359) Oh yeah yeah. Yeah, troll Ogden as well. Chad (16:09.046) I think Abason was the, I think Abason. Mark (16:17.333) Sunshine Village is going to open this weekend and then you got Sommet Saint-Solvier in Quebec is open as well. So I guess there's riding all over America and Canada right now. Chad (16:29.514) Yeah, it's awesome. Everybody's gonna check out for the next five to six months. You know, it's that kind of a life. Mark (16:34.228) Yup. Yeah, well it seems like it's shaping up. I know we have like a Super El Nino coming this year. What does that mean for Colorado? Chad (16:45.29) Um, well last year La Niña was supposed to end, you know, mid late winter. And then El Niño is going to kick in and El Niño is better than La Niña. I don't really know what it means. It has to do with the weather pattern, I think. But, uh, I, uh, yeah, it's, uh, it just means, yeah, more fresh blue green groomer, you know, for Colorado. Mark (16:59.6) Yeah. Mark (17:03.565) More powder. Mark (17:08.909) Okay, right on. Well, it sounds like you're ready though. It sounds like you've gotten prepared as far as, you know, traveling and working out and your sticker job is done. Your board has probably been waxed a couple of times already. And yeah, it sounds like you're ready to get things going here. Chad (17:29.406) Yeah, I mean, if I was in Valdez, I'd be like potato sacking off cliffs, but I'm here. So it's just going to be groomer. I'm excited. Mark (17:38.404) Yeah, well, it should be fun. So have you been checking out any of the snowboard movies this fall? I know...
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The Splitboard Project Episode 3.3 Featuring NPR's Greg Rosalsky and Shaper's Summits' Rob Kingwill
01/31/2023
The Splitboard Project Episode 3.3 Featuring NPR's Greg Rosalsky and Shaper's Summits' Rob Kingwill
The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by: Spark R&D http://sparkrandd.com Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tailgate Alaska http://tailgatealaska.com We kick off this episode of The Splitboard Project with Markus Moser guide with Splitboar-camps.at - a guide in Austria about his season. We then turn things over to co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter live from a mountain hamlet in Austria. Will and Mark discuss the new trade shows in North America and Europe as well as highlighting boards from Cardiff, Burton, Nitro, Applied and Dupraz. Mark does an interview with dedicated splitboarder and NPR Planet Money reporter Greg Rolasky ( ). You can tweet him here. @ Next Mark and Will talk Travel Tips in the Tool Belt segment. Finally we catch up with Rob Kingwill about his Shaper’s Summit event as well as the beginning of the season in Jackson Hole Wyoming. Music by: The Shoot Dangs Produced by: Mark Sullivan Business Development: Mark Sullivan [email protected] To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284 Bozeman, MT USA 59772 Spark R & D Avalanche Resources https://www.sparkrandd.com/connect/avalanche-education-and-resources/
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The Splitboard Project 3.2 featuring Will Ritter, Chris Coulter & Jason Champion
01/11/2023
The Splitboard Project 3.2 featuring Will Ritter, Chris Coulter & Jason Champion
The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by: Spark R&D http://sparkrandd.com Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tailgate Alaska http://tailgatealaska.com We kick off this episode of The Splitboard Project with co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter live from the ski track. We talk with Silverton guide and former pro rider Chris Coulter about guiding on a splitboard. Will shares his Split Resolutions - Splitboard resolutions for the new year and finally we talk with Natural Selection guide Jason Champion about winter camping in the Eastern Sierras. ( http://www.sierranevadasplitboarding.com ) Music by: The Shoot Dangs Produced by: Mark Sullivan Business Development: Mark Sullivan [email protected] To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284 Bozeman, MT USA 59772 Spark R & D Avalanche Resources https://www.sparkrandd.com/connect/avalanche-education-and-resources/
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The Splitboard Project 3.1 featuring Will Ritter, Elena Hight & Scott Zergebel
12/05/2022
The Splitboard Project 3.1 featuring Will Ritter, Elena Hight & Scott Zergebel
The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by: Spark R&D Cardiff Snowcraft Tailgate Alaska We kick off the new season of The Splitboard Project with co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter. Will also fills us in on some of the new Split videos this season with a Spark R&D movie event. . The Earn Your Turns Movie Night feared SOMOS - Boogie 3 - The Spring Branch Road - Amanacer - 65% - First we catch up with Will - love from the skintrack at Bridger Bowl Montana. ( ). Then we catch up with Elena Hight who has two new film releases this season. Ark () Edge of the Earth Episode 1 () Then we catch up with Scott Zergebel, founder of Holden Outerwear () about exploring Splitboarding in Southern California. Finally we talk with some tips about kicking off the new season.
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Alaska for Everyone; An Introduction to Adventure Freeriding with Dustin James
11/01/2022
Alaska for Everyone; An Introduction to Adventure Freeriding with Dustin James
In this episode I talk with Dustin James about the Tailgate Alaska event as well as adventure freeriding, which has become an evolution in the approach to Alaskan freeriding. Brought to you by: Mark Sullivan Ender Song: Be Strog Tailgate Alaska verson by Sizzla Kalonji
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SEASON FIVE PREVIEW
10/10/2022
SEASON FIVE PREVIEW
What to expect from season five of The Snowboard Project. Hosted by Mark Sullivan ________ Music by: F.T.B.• Robert Glasper • In My Element Jazz https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-my-element/715791421
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The Splitboard Project • EARTHDAY Season Two Episode Five
04/28/2022
The Splitboard Project • EARTHDAY Season Two Episode Five
The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D EARTH DAY • Season Two Episode Five The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our Fifth episode of the season, our segments include: SPARK R&D UPDATES FOR 2023! Feature INTERVIEW with NEIL PROVO LIVING GREEN and the impact you make with special guest Sam Hill BONUS: Chris Bona from Polaris industries talks the future of Electric Snowmobiles This episode is sponsored by: Spark R&D @sparkrandd www.sparkrandd.com Cardiff Snowcraft @cardiffsnow Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website) Artilect @artilect.studio http://artilect.studio Thanks to @baldfacelodge @oakley @686 @unitedshapes @owneroperator @towprolifts @owneroperator for their support. Hosted by: Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan Music by: The Shoot Dangs Produced by: Mark Sullivan Business Development: Mark Sullivan [email protected] Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject Please support The Snowboard Project: To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284 Bozeman, MT USA 59772
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Thompson Pass Kicks A$$ Part 4 • Gary Richardson
04/20/2022
Thompson Pass Kicks A$$ Part 4 • Gary Richardson
The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimaterly - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. We start off this week with a short interview with a guy who pushes the limits of what is possible on a snowboard - albeit without sponsors, media exposure or a paycheck. Gary is a guy who works all season to ride - and push his own personal progression in the sport. Artilect Cardiff Snowcraft Baldface Lodge Tow Pro Lifts Owner Operator United Shapes 686 Outerwear Electrovoice Microphones SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
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Thompson Pass Kicks A$$ Vol. 3 • ALL TIME ALASKA from Tailgate Alaska
04/01/2022
Thompson Pass Kicks A$$ Vol. 3 • ALL TIME ALASKA from Tailgate Alaska
The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimately - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. This week we with a number of participants and staff members from Tailgater Alaska - the annual freeride festival held on Thompson Pass. Artilect Studio Cardiff Snowcraft Baldface Lodge Tow Pro Lifts Owner Operator United Shapes 686 Outerwear Electrovoice Microphones SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
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Thompson Pass Kicks A$$ Part 1 • Sean Clawson • Episode 304
03/15/2022
Thompson Pass Kicks A$$ Part 1 • Sean Clawson • Episode 304
The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimaterly - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. We start off this week with a short interview with a guy who pushes the limits of what is possible on a snowboard - albeit without sponsors, media exposure or a paycheck. Sean is a guy who works all season to ride - and push his own personal progression in the sport. Artilect Cardiff Snowcraft Baldface Lodge Tow Pro Lifts Owner Operator United Shapes 686 Outerwear Electrovoice Microphones SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
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The Splitboard Project • Splitfest Season is Finally Here! Season Two Episode Four
03/07/2022
The Splitboard Project • Splitfest Season is Finally Here! Season Two Episode Four
The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D That Time of Year • Season Two Episode Two The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our third episode of the new season, our segments include: Live from the Splitboard Festival Spark R&D founder Will Ritter interviews attendees at there Bozeman Splitboard Festival including: Elle and Mike Meru Zack Bailey https://bozemansplitfest.wordpress.com Ben Hillie http://westonsnowboards.com Tyler Hoffman Tool Belt: Getting Ready for a Splitboard Festival Will breaks down some tips for making the most out a trip to a split board festival on the skin track. Feature: Splitboard Festivals with Dan Ventura The marketing manager of Sark R&D breaks down the 411 on starting a splitboarding festival. Bucket List: Boliva, India, Norway & Alaska Cardiff pro rider Neil Provo breaks down some of our sports most aspirational destinations. Ask Will Listener questions for Spark R&D founder Will Ritter. This episode is sponsored by: Spark R&D @sparkrandd www.sparkrandd.com Cardiff Snowcraft @cardiffsnow Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website) Artilect @artilect.studio http://artilect.studio Thanks to @baldfacelodge @oakley @686 @unitedshapes @owneroperator @towprolifts @owneroperator for their support. Hosted by: Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan Music by: The Shoot Dangs Produced by: Mark Sullivan Business Development: Mark Sullivan [email protected] Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject Please support The Snowboard Project: To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284 Bozeman, MT USA 59772
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Career Starter Pack: So You Want to be a Photograher?
02/28/2022
Career Starter Pack: So You Want to be a Photograher?
Career Starter Pack: So You Want to be a Photograher? In this episode we take an in depth look on what it takes to be a professional photographer through the lens of those who have achieved success in the game. Hosted and Produced by: Mark Sullivan Business Development: Mark Sullivan [email protected] Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject Please support The Snowboard Project: Today's episode brought to you by Artilect Cardiff Snowcraft Baldface Lodge Tow Pro Lifts Owner Operator United Shapes 686 Outerwear Electrovoice Microphones
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In Loving Memory • The J2 Interview ( Featuring Stevie Alters )
02/22/2022
In Loving Memory • The J2 Interview ( Featuring Stevie Alters )
Featuring snowboarding legends Stevie Alters and Jason ‘J2’ Rasmus, this is a unique look into the life and legend of J2. The first half relates some pretty funny stories. The second half talks about dealing with cancer. This is a heavy episode. Be warned there is some ‘adult, not P.C.’ content in this episode. About: The Snowboard Projectis a new podcast about snowboarding featuring snowboarding former editor of Snowboarder Magazine and SNOWBOARD Magazine founder Mark Sullivan. About The Host: Mark Sullivan worked in snowboarding media for more than 25 years, starting at a grassroots level, making zines, to redefining print and online snowboarding media through Snowboarder Magazine and Snowboard Magazine. In addition, Mark is the most experienced color commentator in the sport’s history, announcing global events for the past 20 years including the US Open, Grand Prix Series and Olympics. Mark has also been the expert on snowboarding for NBC Sports, Eurosport Television and the annual ISPO Trade show in Munich Germany. However, Mark is most proud of bringing thousands of riders to experience the mountains of Alaska - to face their personal fears and find the sport’s ultimate challenge with his Tailgate Alaska event. Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project. Go to http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject Artilect Cardiff Snowcraft Baldface Lodge Tow Pro Lifts Owner Operator United Shapes 686 Outerwear Electrovoice Microphones SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject Please consider supporting us at You can follow us on Instagram @thesnowboardproject THE SNOWBOARD PROJECT Stevie Alters and J2 Hosted by Mark Sullivan Produced by Mark Sullivan
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REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines • Judging The Olympics
02/18/2022
REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines • Judging The Olympics
REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines. This season our format will change to do deep dives on a single subject matter - in this episode we talk OLYMPICS and in particular all of the excitementaround judging at the Olympics with legend Bjorn Leines and legend and event judge Chad Otterstrom. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect Cardiff Snowcraft Baldface Lodge Tow Pro Lifts Owner Operator United Shapes 686 Outerwear Electrovoice Microphones SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
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Real Talk with Chad Otterstrom & Bjorn Leines • Natural Selection
02/11/2022
Real Talk with Chad Otterstrom & Bjorn Leines • Natural Selection
REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines. This season our format will change to do deep dives on a single subject matter - in this episode we talk Natural Selection with legend Bjorn Leines and legend and evnt judge Chad Otterstrom. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect Cardiff Snowcraft Baldface Lodge Tow Pro Lifts Owner Operator United Shapes 686 Outerwear Electrovoice Microphones SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
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Olympic BTS 2 with Brad Jay • Episode 299
02/08/2022
Olympic BTS 2 with Brad Jay • Episode 299
The Olympic's have just kicked off and with it, controversy over the results from the slopestyle results. We check in with Brad Jay, on the ground in China. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect Cardiff Snowcraft Tow Pro Lifts Owner Operator United Shapes 686 Outerwear Electrovoice Microphones Oakley Snowboarding The Baldface Lodge Help support The Snowboard Project: http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
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Olympic BTS with Brad Jay • Episode 298
02/05/2022
Olympic BTS with Brad Jay • Episode 298
The Olympic's have just kicked off, so we checked in with brad J. who is on the ground as snowboarding announcer for host broadcaster OBS. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect Cardiff Snowcraft Tow Pro Lifts Owner Operator United Shapes 686 Outerwear Electrovoice Microphones Oakley Snowboarding The Baldface Lodge Help support The Snowboard Project: http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
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The Splitboard Project • That Time of Year • Season 2 Episode 3
01/23/2022
The Splitboard Project • That Time of Year • Season 2 Episode 3
The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D That Time of Year • Season Two Episode Two The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our third episode of the new season, our segments include: Live from the Skintrack Spark R&D founder Will Ritter co-hosts the entire show live from the skin track in Montana Bucket List: The Pyrenees with Victor Perise The Pyreenees Mo9utaibs straddle France Spain and And0rra and offer easy access and good powder. Splitboard.Eus Victor Perise fill us in on some local knowledge. http://splitboard.eu Tool Belt: Maple Syrup as Skin Glue? Will breaks down some tips for staying energized on the skin track. Feature: Robin Van Gyn From cmnpetitor to guide to filmer to filmmaker and back to competing agin, Robin has had a diverse and remarkable career in snowboarding and splitboarding. Ask Will Listener questions for Spark R&D founder Will Ritter. This episode is sponsored by: Spark R&D @sparkrandd www.sparkrandd.com Cardiff Snowcraft @cardiffsnow Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website) Artilect @artilect.studio http://artilect.studio Thanks to @baldfacelodge @oakley @686 @unitedshapes @owneroperator @towprolifts @owneroperator for their support. Hosted by: Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan Music by: The Shoot Dangs Produced by: Mark Sullivan Business Development: Mark Sullivan [email protected] Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject Please support The Snowboard Project: To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284 Bozeman, MT USA 59772
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Chris Wellhausen • Well Seasoned: Pro Files • Episode 296
01/17/2022
Chris Wellhausen • Well Seasoned: Pro Files • Episode 296
Chris Wellhausen was the final photo editor for both SNOWBOARDER Magazine and Transworld Snowboarding before taking a role as photo editor of the Men's Journal. From his start as a dedicated East Coast snowboarder to the pilgrimage to the west, Chris followed the same path as any core riders, befo0re picking g up a camera and finding his calling. The rest, as some salt is history.
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Beyond Ropes: US Grand Prix Olympic Qualifiers Live & Behind the Scenes
01/09/2022
Beyond Ropes: US Grand Prix Olympic Qualifiers Live & Behind the Scenes
Olympic Qualifiers Almost Live & Behind the Scenes
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Chip Wilson • Well Seasoned: Pro Files • Episode 294
01/02/2022
Chip Wilson • Well Seasoned: Pro Files • Episode 294
Chip Wilson is a self made billionaire - who got his start as a snowboard clothing brand founder. After selling the brand he started, Westbeach, Chip went on to create the first yoga pants - creating the brand Lulu Lemon. Perhaps the most revealing part is the entrepreneurial struggle of starting brands - and achieving a good work/life balance - as well as some hard learned insights from the most accomplished person ever to get his start in snowboarding.
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Real Talk with Chad Otterstrom & Bjorn Leines • Olympic Qualifiers
12/28/2021
Real Talk with Chad Otterstrom & Bjorn Leines • Olympic Qualifiers
This season our format will change to do deep dives on a single subject matter - in this episode we talk new snowboard contests leading up to the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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