The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Chris Haffey is part athlete, part stuntman, part survivor.  He’s a professional rollerblader who started getting recognition for his skating when the industry was at its peak and became one of the top skaters in the world  as the bottom was dropping out.  While his peers were leaving the sport to find other ways to support themselves, Chris landed on the Nitro Circus, touring arenas across the globe with a motley crew of bad-asses.   Chris Haffey Show Notes: 1:45:     In Japan on tour with the Nitro Circus 4:45:    Growing up all over the country and getting into skating 7:45:    Daily Bread Magazine days 9:19:    Getting published and shooting as much as he could 10:05:  Evo ad and discount code 10:45:  Diecutstickers.com   11:30:  Was skating something that consumed everything he did?  Was he on be-mag 12:09:  Meeting Chris Farmer in a chatroom 13:45:  Who did he skate with when he was coming up, Brian Bell and Esco Zoo 14:50:  What was High School like for him? 17:30:  What did his parents think about him

Sherry McConkey is the most positive, toughest woman I know.  She grew up in politically charged South Africa, traveled the world, and landed in Squaw Valley, CA.  Her story is one of adventure, love, loss and making a difference in her community and the world all while being an amazing role model for daughter Ayla, and the rest of the Tahoe community. Sherry McConkey Show Notes 2:00:  What is going on right now in Squaw Valley 3:30:  What was it like growing up in South Africa 9:39:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS)  12:08:  Stories of leaving the real world to travel the whole world and find her birth father 18:17:  From Whistler to Squaw Valley, snowboarding and staying in the US 20:40:  First time meeting Shane and the beginning of the future 20:33:  Spy (25% off site wide, listen for code) and Sierra at Tahoe spots   23:57:  What was the first trip like with Shane? 26:54:  Preggo with Ayla 29:15:  Outside TV FREE WEEK 30:22:  What did sh

Miles Daisher  www.redbull.com www.milesdaisher.com Show Notes 1:54:  Air Force Brat, High School, College  6:30   Being a College Mascot and Fraternities 9:30:  Evo and Diecutstickers spot and redemption code 10:46:  Post Grad year in Squaw and meeting Jimbo Fritsch, Jay Mueller, Shane McConkey, Frank Gambali. Kreitler and MC, Primal Instinct Bungee House 15:25 Mentor in B.A.S.E. 18:06 Living in a tent 21:35 Ski B.A.S.E 24:22 Spy and Sierra at Tahoe spots and redemption codes 25:37 Year in Chicago 29:18 Back to Squaw 31:30 Crazy Schedule 32:30:  try.outsidetv.com spot 41:16 Instructing 45:42 RedBull Airforce 48:38: Dealing with people thinking he’s selfish/crazy 50:27: Jumping out of planes without parachutes 53:08 Recent video of wingsuit guy crashing into trees and living

Jason Levinthal has been a visionary in the ski industry for over 20 years.  He's know for brand building genius, blue-collar work ethic and keeping his finger on the pulse of tomorrow.  He started the revolutionary ski company, Line Skis, out of his parent’s garage and eventually was forced to sell his baby (while still managing it and other brands) to The Jarden Corporation.  Jason’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for timely innovation led him to leave the comfort of his corporate check and start again from scratch with J Skis.  Jason Levinthal, Owner, J Skis Jason Levinthal Show Notes :31:  What is Jason up to these days? 1:19: Typical work week for Jason 3:30:  What group did Jason fit into in High School? 5:26:  Jason talks college 7:17:  The foundation of Line Skis 8:39:  Why the name Line? 11:10:  Did anyone believe in Jason Levinthal in the early days? 12:29:  At Ski Magazine tests Jason is asked why is he there and told to “throw his skis down the stairs.” 13:55:  Sacrificing life for the brand 1

Tom Wallisch is one of the best skiers of his time and is still as humble as they come.  From the streets, to the internet, to the X-Games and the big screen, Tom is known for being technical as much as he is known for style.  Pretty impressive for a kid who grew up skiing in MD and PA.  Sponsors: Monster Energy GoPro Line Skis The North Face Skullcandy Full Tilt ShredOptics Slytech Protection Bose Seven Springs Resort Marker Bindings Show Notes     1:00:  Breaking his neck mountain biking   3:06:  East Coast Skiing and being a grom   9:07:  High North Camp 10:30:  Move to Utah for college 12:16:  Evo and Diecutstickers.com spots and codes.  13:30:  Winning the Superunknown contest 17:04:  Rail skiing 22:40:  Sketchy urban situations 24:05:  Spy Optic and Sierra at Tahoe spots 26:00:  Sponsors 29:24:  Scholarships 34:45:  Contests and the future of Tom’s skiing 36:50:  Setting trends 39:00:  The world record rail 41:00:  What to expect this season from Tom 43:30:  What others think of Tom Wallisch

Snowboarding and hard work have done everything for Pat Bridges.  A writer by trade, Pat is also a talented snowboarder who proves the old saying “you can’t judge a book by its cover.”  Pat and I talk about developing his writing craft through snowboarding, the theme of his life and the road to Snowboarder Magazine. Pat Bridges Show Notes 1:21:  What has Pat been up to? 2:19:  What’s a typical week look like to Pat? 3:48:  Who was Pat in High School, how did he get into snowboarding and what else did he do? 5:14:  What happens after High School? 7:48:  Who are Pat’s Snowboard sponsors and what is that life like? Rossignol Uvex Airwalk Scott 8:12:  www.evo.com supports “The Powell Movement” and created a special offer for YOU! 8:55: “The Powell Movement” Sponsor www.diecutstickers.com lets you know how to get a free set up as a thank you for listening. 10:56:  What jobs and people helped shape Pat’s career in Snowboarding and what was his secret to writing success?  East Infection Zine 15:12:  What other jobs

Jeremy Jones is an American badass who has inspired countless people to head to the mountains.  He dabbles in business and politics, but is known for snowboarding. Sponsors: Jones Snowboards O’Neill POC Clif Bar Jeremy Jones Show notes: 1:51:  I couldn’t help myself and jumped right into Protect Our Winters and Politics 3:24:  How Protect Our Winters is taking the election, what’s the new strategy and how will they make a difference moving forward?   www.protectourwinters.org 9:58:  Did Jeremy ever think he would be so involved in politics? 11:17:  www.evo.com supports “The Powell Movement” and created a special offer for YOU! 12:02:  “The Powell Movement” Sponsor www.diecutstickers.com lets you know how to get a free set up as a thank you for listening. 12:50:  How did Jeremy get into snowboarding?  Where did he grow up?  What was that like? 15:31:  Other sports growing up and what was Jeremy like in https://www.gocva.com/ High School?  20:22:  Snowboard racing days and searching for powder on the days off 2