The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Jason Borgstede is an OG snowboarder who did everything in snowboarding minus having a pro model. While that’s a bummer, Jason is an X-Games Gold Medalist, he filmed with Mack Dawg, and he rode for the biggest brands in the sport…he did so much over his career that this is a two-parter. Jason wears his heart on his sleeve and in part 1, we talk about poker, living all over, finding skate and snow, sponsorship letters, getting on the Burton Factory Team, and much more. Mark Sullivan and Mike Arzt ask the Inappropriate Questions Jason Borgstede Show Notes: 3:00:  His marathon bet, Danny Way, and Poker  20:30:  Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet. Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:30:  St Louis, California, Texas, and no male role model at home    30:00:  Skateboarding, moving to AK, and skating in Hawaii, 38:30:  S

Chris Jerard is a mastermind when it comes to building things in the world of sliding on snow. A serial entrepreneur, Chris had a unique inspiration in high school that drove him to pursue his passions instead of opting for a safe law career. On the podcast, we talk about that inspiration, the beginnings of Freeskier Magazine, his perfectly timed pivot to digital, founding start-ups, and his current role as VP of Content Marketing at Outside. It’s a peek behind the curtain of some of the most influential media properties in the business. Chris Jerard Show Notes: 3:00:  Freeskier parties, growing up in New Hampshire, entrepreneur as a kid, what HS group he was in, his biggest influences early in life.  13:00:  Taking a year off in a van, University of Colorado, Rock and Ice Magazine, and stalking magazines. 21:30:  Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet. Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and su

It's Chris Rubens, everyone's favorite skier, part 2, and another deep dive into the life and times of a guy who makes his money farming snow and food. This week we talk about money, filming, the trip that changed his life, accidents in the mountains, becoming a farmer, and much more. Chris's brother-in-law and Powell Movement alumni, Greg Hill asks the Inappropriate Questions Chris Rubens Show Notes: 3:00: Pranks, MSP trips, marketing Rubens, late payments that impact his filming career, and seasons that don't work out. 13:00:  The Sherpa's "All I Can," winning awards, JP Auclair, and death in the mountains 20:30:  Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet. Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:00:  Personal favorite year of filming, Blank, Guilt Trip, and starting the journey to reducing his carbon footprint. 34:00:  I

 Chris Rubens is the pro skier that pro skiers want to ski with. A badass in the mountains with a pro ski career that has spanned over 20 years, Chris graduated from the world of helicopters and sleds to totally changing the curve of his carbon footprint. In part 1 of his podcast, we talk about ski racing, growing up with Hoji, finding freeride, sponsorship, the eclipse photo adventure, and his big break with Matchstick Productions. It's another good one with the nicest of Canadians. Ski Legend Mike Douglas asks the Inappropriate Questions Chris Rubens Show Notes: 3:00:  USA v. Canadian athletes, coming from a British oil family, and ski racing 12:00:  Hjorleifson family, his and his Olympian sister's ski racing careers, going to a sports school, joining the Rocky Mountain Freeride program, and when did he realize he could go further in skiing 20:30:  Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet. Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, wi

Shane McConkey was the most influential skier or snowboarder of our time. Not only was he an incredible athlete, but he was also one of those innovators who was always tinkering with products to make the sport better and more fun. Between lobbying for mid-fats in the late 90s and pioneering rocker technology in the 2000s, there is not another athlete I can think of who has done more for progressing. On top of all that, Shane was a funny, laugh-out-loud comedian, and on the podcast this week, I take you through my trip to the McConkey PMS event and get some funny Shane stories from folks like Sherry McConkey, JT Holmes, Scott Gaffney, Mike Douglas, Chris Davenport and many more. Shane McConkey Tribute Show Notes: 9:00:  Gregory Brown 12:00:  Uncle E (Episode 250-251) 14:00:  Greg Lindsey 15:30:  Sherry McConkey (Episode 6) 19:00  Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet. Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the

Rachael Burks may be the most stoked skier on the planet, and that stoke is contagious. Whether she’s sending the biggest cliffs, picking the most technical lines, or doing what she can to promote women and women’s skiing, Rachael is the person everyone wants to be around in the mountains. On the podcast, we talk about how she ended up in Texas, finding a ski career in her 20s, Billy Poole, TGR, paying to play, Going Greenland, mentoring women, and a lot more. Legendary airman Julian Carr asks the Inappropriate Questions. Rachael Burks Show Notes: 5:00:  Going Greenland, growing up in Utah, and being recruited to the church 12:00:  Team sports, skiing, mountain biking early on, risk-taking, SMU, and depression  21:00:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 23:00:  Dropping out of school and landing a job at Snowbird, shop-life, contests, and the Crested Butte comp

Stanley Larsen was one of the original Hot Doggers. Known for his loose contest runs that earned him titles like Canadian National Champion, French Freestyle Champion, Swiss Aerial Champion, and European Champion, Stanley was so much more than a contest guy. Fifty years before the Nimbus Crew existed, Stanley Larsen was looked at as the first skier to look at the mountain like a blank canvas and make art with his skiing. And when his skiing was done, Stanley made art in Hollywood, directing Super Bowl commercials and more. On the podcast, we talk about his counterculture roots, Dick Barrymore, Warren Miller, The Marlboro Tour, the death of hotdog skiing, and more. These history lessons are important and not to be missed. Stanley Larsen Show Notes: 5:00:  Saving lives, unbelievable Stanley skills, growing up in Seattle in the bike business.    10 :00:  Getting into skiing through a church he never went inside, racing, counterculture Stanley, and he was going to be a pro skier 19:00:  Best Day Brewing:  All

While Mike Marolt is a US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Member and a badass ski mountaineer, he never really had a pro ski career. He makes his money as a CPA. Ski-wise, Mike did so many incredible things, at high altitudes-without using oxygen, sherpa, or drugs, but he was always treated like Rodney Dangerfield. He and his crew never got the respect they deserved. On the podcast, we talk about the Marolt family roots in Aspen, his identical twin brother, college baseball, and his incredible resume full of American firsts in ski descents, and more. Mike Marolt Show Notes: 5:00:  Hunter S. Thompson’s rocket, Jennifer Aniston, Michael Jordan, and his dad, the Olympian    12:00:  Aspen’s dark event, having an identical twin, Independence Pass in the summer with his dad, and the Aspen School District Outdoor Education Program and trip 22:15:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes

The avalanche that recently buried Adam Ü in Japan was a life-changing event for many; lives were lost, and people will never be the same. In part 2 of my podcast with Adam Ü, we talk about marketability and marine biology. Adam then tells the heavy story of the avalanche, being buried, losing Kyle Smaine, and more. This podcast is a must-listen and a reality check for anyone who likes to play in the backcountry.  Adam Ü Show Notes: 4:00:  Marketability, production, the switch to marine biology each year, risk on the water, and money in science and skiing   13:00:  What to do if you want to ski every day, putting in the effort, and his favorite ski and water trip story  19:30:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkwear:  Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created. Get 20% off with the code powellmovement Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you bette

Adam Ü has received a lot of press recently, all for the wrong reasons. But getting a lot of press is what Adam does. Over the past 20 years, Adam has more covers than any skier I can think of, but his pro career has always been a struggle. It’s a good thing Adam lives a double life as a marine biologist. In part 1 of his podcast, we talk about his passions: the water, climbing, and, much later, telemark skiing. We also discuss Carl Skoog, dropping out of school, Bend, Whistler, and much more.  Adam Ü Show Notes: 5:00:  His last name, Mill Valley, CA, growing up mixed race, hating skiing, fishing, and being mature for his age.  12:00:  Climbing becomes a passion, legendary mentors, his nerdery, and Earthwatch 25:30:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkwear:  Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created Get 20% off with the code powellmovement Elan Skis:  Over

Josh Loubek is a pioneer of the new school freeskiing movement. He had a solid pro career when the sport was developing and will forever be looked at as a true pioneer. In part 1 of the podcast, we discuss what happens when pro skiing ends, the transition to becoming a sales rep, judging, founding the AFP, the Sochi Olympics, and more. Glenn Mittendorfer asks the Inappropriate Questions Josh Loubek Show Notes Part 2: 4:00: Speaking to the Boise State Football team, contests, and heli-skiing with Plake     11:00:  The end of being pro, becoming an Oakley rep, the start-up cost, life on the road, money, and awards 21:30: Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkwear: Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created. Get 20% off with the code powellmovement Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 24:15: DTC, Luxottica, Armada, growing the

 Josh Loubek is a pioneer of the new school freeskiing movement. After graduating from moguls and aerials, Josh quit that path for a new direction in the sport. While people thought he was crazy, it all worked out. In part 1 of the podcast, we talk about a team sports guy in Seattle, the switch to skiing, Freeze Magazine, PBP, MSP, Sponsorship, money, and more. The Jerk, aka Mark Epstein, asks the Inappropriate Questions Josh Loubek Show Notes: 3:00:  Shredder and The Mighty Ducks, Seattle, competitiveness, and team sports  10:00:  Grunge, getting serious about skiing  at 17, upright aerials, JR Nationals, Colorado Mountain College, and heading into the park with Spencer    Tamblin  20:30:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkwear:  Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created. Get 20% off with the code powellmovement Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovati

Micah Evangelista isn’t a household name in the ski world, almost by choice. Micah is the underground, soul-skier type whose love of being in the mountains comes from growing up in the shadow of Mt Baker in Glacier, WA.  Micah is such a talent; I’ve always wondered why he hasn’t blown up in the ski world. The podcast was the perfect platform to figure out why…we talk about getting into video early, Baker’s deep snowboard history, Lucas DeBari, why bringing a big-name pro isn’t the motivation for him, and a lot more. Micah Evangelista Show Notes: 7:00:  His tiny home, how the family ended up in Glacier, WA, skiing at six days old, school, and his insane work ethic in the mountains. 19:30:  Challenging days in the mountains, who works harder, and Confluence 24:30:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkwear:  Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created. Get 20% off with t

Phil Sifferman’s life is full of stories you can’t make up. From Kenny Loggins to Jimi Hendrix, to hitchhiking to ski, to becoming a pro skier, to traveling the world skiing and making movies, Phil carved out a path for himself in a unique way that included not following the rules. On the podcast, we talk about the beginning and end of hot dog skiing, Phil’s pro career, some amazing stories, selling snowboarding to the FIS Phil Sifferman Show Notes: 4:00:  Kenny Loggins, Jimi Hendrix, big family on Capitol Hill, and learning the value of a dollar. 10:00:  Getting kicked out of school, getting into Queen Anne, and hitchhiking and hustling to ski 20:30:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkwear:  Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created. Get 20% off with the code powellmovement Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 23:15:  The impact of “Ski t

Steven Nyman is one of the most accomplished ski racers I’ve had on the podcast. In a sport where racers can go a whole career without making a podium, Steven stood on podiums around the world 11 times and has three world cup wins to his credit. He’s had an incredible race career, and at almost 41, Steven is still going. On the podcast, we talk about not having the advantages of everyone else, talking his way out of school and onto the Park City Team, making the US Team, living in Europe, winning, money, and a lot more Steven Nyman Show Notes: 4:00:  Powder day, Sundance, getting by, finding racing through Coca Cola Cup, and the Sundance Ski Team 13:00:  Chasing the BYU Ski Team, growing up Mormon, and how he was able to convince everyone to let him go to Park City 20:30:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkwear:  Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created. Get 20%

Grete Eliassen is a true legend of Freeskiing, and in part 2 of her podcast, we dive into how women were treated in skiing back when she was in her prime. Grete is a 6x X Games medalist, a 4x US Open Champion, and a World Champion with many Powder Awards to her credit. On the show, we talk sponsors, money, the Olympics, her movie “Say My Name,” being President of the Women’s Sports Foundation, and more. Keri Herman asks the Inappropriate Questions Grete Eliassen Show Notes: 4:00:  Happy to be at the 2004 X Games demo and how women are treated both then and now. The X Games is a medal event, the difference in money for men and women and skiing had never been plan A 20:30:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkwear:  Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created. Get 20% off with the code powellmovement Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 23:15:  

Grete Eliassen is a true legend of Freeskiing. Not only did she win the first ever X Games Gold Medal for a female skier, but she’s also a six-time X Games Medalist and World Champion who started dominating halfpipe podiums before moving on to the slopestyle course. On top of that, Grete’s a two-time winner of the coveted ‘Female Performer of the Year’ at the Powder Awards. When she’s not filming or winning contests, Grete spends her time working for tech startups or serving as the President of the Women’s Sports Foundation. She’s still a pro skier, but she’s also a podcaster, mom, wife, and more these days. Marie France-Roy asks the Inappropriate Questions Grete Eliassen Show Notes: 4:00:  Girls trip to Retallack, her podcast, moving around as a kid, and skiing 13:00:  Athletes in the family, team sports, learning how to fall, the cold, and ski racing, 11:00:  UC Santa Cruz, a road trip ends in Crested Butte, dating Seth Morrison, state of the industry when she was at CB 22:15:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the

Lhotse Merriam Hawk's huge role in organizing the sport of big mountain skiing and beyond cannot be ignored or understated. As the Vice President of the International Freeskiers Association, an organization she helped co-found with Shane McConkey, she was a 1-woman band creating the infrastructure for the future of ski contests outside of what fell under FIS control. And go figure, this year, the crown jewel of big mountain freeride competitions, FIS, purchased the Freeride World Tour. Lhotse helps break down what this means and shares some stories about Shane McConkey, Seth Morrison, Tony Hawk, and more. Lhotse Merriam Hawk Show Notes: 5:00:  Banksy Museum, the name Lhotse, backstage at Dead shows for the food, other hippy experiences, trouble, and skiing 11:00:  UC Santa Cruz, a road trip ends in Crested Butte, dating Seth Morrison, state of the industry when she was at CB 21:45:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkw

It’s part 2 with me, your host Mike Powell. I’m going to end the year catching you up on my life and times and a lot of industry talk with the founder of the High Fives Foundation, Roy Tuscany. Topics include Tanner Hall, Gus Kenworthy, best podcasts, worst podcasts, what’s happening in snow media, who’s doing it best, and so much more. It’s a fun holiday and birthday episode with a great friend. Mike Powell Show Notes: 3:30:  Episode 100, 200, 300, podcasts Powell listens to, and word association on other similar podcasts   12:00:  Numbers, best/worst guests, differentiation, and thoughts on print media     21:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast Outdoor Research:  The best outerwear ever built just got better get 25% off all OR 24:00:  The Outerverse, Powder, NFTs, and life takes a turn for the worse recently 31:00:  Live events, Peloton, and X Games    40:30:  Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers; they support action

Adrian Ballinger is a machine for managing risk in the big mountains. Whether he’s leading adventures with his Alpenglow Expeditions, summiting Everest or K2 without supplemental oxygen, or just living his rad Tahoe life, there never seems to be a chill moment in Adrian’s life. On the podcast, we talk about the three critical mentors to his success in the mountains, performance-enhancing drugs in the mountains, what counts when you’re climbing without oxygen, and much more. Adrian’s Everest Base Camp manager, Emily Turner, asks Inappropriate Questions. Adrian Ballinger Show Notes: 3:30:  Does having a baby scare him, risk moving to the US and his first climbing/skiing mentor 12:00:  Snow camping in HS, first injury in the mountains, books on climbing and performance-enhancing drugs in the mountains   21:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast Outdoor Research:  The best outerwear ever built just got better get 25% off all OR 24:00:  More drugs and questioning achievements, not being good e