From Norwegian prodigy to one of the greatest backcountry snowboarders on Earth, Mikkel has been at the forefront of progression since 2001 and is now considered one of the most well-rounded and stylish backcountry boarders. From the park to X Games, to Natural Selection, to Alaska, Mikkel's riding is on another level. Tune in!
Our next guest is a kid I’ve known for years, born and raised in Whistler, he’s straight up on some next level stuff on the board. And maybe… maybe our next intern, olympic gold metaliest the destroyer - Truth Smith. His crew - Shmobb embodies snowboarding to the T, pure passion. Tune in, episode is hilarious! Thanks for coming on boss.
Beau Bishop is one of the hardest working snowboarders in snowboarding. There was no handouts for this homie, through sheer grit, determination, hard work and some raw savage talent this homie has made himself a name. He’s been through it all. I really enjoyed catching up with one of my close friends about his journey to becoming a professional boarder. Thanks for coming on the show Boss. Enjoy!
Meet the nicest guy in snowboarding or one of em, Mark Sollors! Known for his timeless style/ approach since the early 2000s, Mark is undeniably a legend in our "sport". He also has some of the best POP in snowboarding. Thanks for the years of inspiration! Tune in.
The Ashbury Team was visiting town so I sat down with; Louif Paradis, Ivika Jurgenson, Parker Szumowski and Harrison Gordon. We chat on what they've been up to as of late.
Thank you Ashbury for getting us together! If you need new goggles/ sunglasses check out - www.ashburyeyewear.com Rider owned.
This podcast with professional snowboarders - Chris Rasman and Darrah Reid isn’t just another talk - it’s about inspiring everyone to explore first-aid and backcountry courses. We take you through our journey at the iconic Baldface Lodge, diving into avalanches, risk management, and first aid from the eye-opening Pat Moore - Risk Maturity Course. Our immense gratitude goes out to the guides and first aid trainers for helping educate our community.
Disclaimer: While we openly share our experiences, please seek avalanche and first aid courses from certified professionals. We're not certified guides or experts. Our chat is simply three mountain-loving friends sharing insights. Let’s prioritize safety this winter and encourage education within our community.
Unleashing pure snowboard insanity Kody is melting minds as of late. His new part in Mt. Mtn's newest film is pure gold and pure passion. The undisputed king of gravity-defying stunts. Get ready for a wild roller coaster ride lol ! Thanks for coming on boss.
The multifaceted Canadian pro snowboarder and broadcasting extraordinaire, Craig McMorris is on the show. In this two-part podcast, we kick things off by delving into his latest film's, Fixin & 'Tennis,' featuring insights from his filmer, Seb Judge. Then, in part 2, we unravel Craig's life — how he seamlessly juggles being a pro snowboarder, X-Games and Olympic announcer, and TV personality. Craig's journey is a living testament to the transformative power of embracing strengths and putting in the hard work, propelling him not just to top tear athlete but also solidifying his influential voice in the world of snowboarding. Beyond being the brother of the legendary Mark McMorris, Craig has made his own mark that extends far beyond the slopes. Enjoy!
Chris Brown AKA Browner: a Whistler legend! From the '90s to now, he's been shredding, acting, DJing, shoot photos, starting companies and PARTYING with the best of the best. Tune in as he recalls his epic journey from Shortys Snowboards to backcountry freestyle stardom. Chris has graced us with many stand out parts in - Shorty's, Whiskey, Wildcats, the Mackdawg classics, Whiteout, 8 Mile Life and more. Chris's style has stood the test of time. Big fan, thanks for coming on boss. Enjoy!
Mikey has been skyrocketing to stardom over the past couple of years, and it's well-deserved. He's one of the most talented snowboarders I've seen transition from the contest world into backcountry filming. His bag of tricks runs DEEP, stemming from his early days in progressive contests. Now, he's taking on the Natural Selection Tour and sharing the screen with his heroes. Nicknamed "Psycho Mikey" for a reason. Get ready to be blown away! Tune in!
Shin, the timeless powder hound, has been an iconic presence since the late '80s. With a career spanning decades, he's not only witnessed, but lived through it all. From a gritty renegade in Whistler, crafting local videos with his homies, to scaling the peaks of snowboarding stardom with Tree Top, Absinthe, Standard, White Out, and more. He briefly ventured into mountain guiding but a tragic incident led him to a new path.
Today, Shin orchestrates cinematic magic behind the lens, skillfully managing and producing awe-inspiring commercial shoots that dominate the sea-to-sky landscapes. Although he's moved on from professional snowboarding, his passion remains unwavering. Shin's story epitomizes passion, resilience, and evolution. Enjoy the show!
Devun Walsh aka the GOAT. If only you could put into words the impact Devun has had on snowboarding. From his signature style, timeless tricks, mentorship, films, companies, attitude and his overall vision for our culture… and of course his ability to seek out and find new zones and features that till this day are the gold standard of professional backcountry riding. Truly one of the greats. Thanks for coming on boss. Enjoy!
Jeff has been a super fan of snowboarding since a Craig Kelly autograph signing many moons ago. Since that day he’s gone from contest rider, park groomer, park designer; building some of the biggest park jumps to date, running his own park/ cat operation, professional/ staff photographer, a board collector with over +400 boards (“a much lower number if his wife asks”) and now he’s trying to open a snowboard museum to help share his passion around snowboarding and it’s history. @pattersonimages is a pure boarder, enjoy the podcast! A really great history lesson indeed. Tune in!
Finn is a professional snowboarder from Calgary, Alberta. Homie is a Swiss army knife when it comes to snowboarding, he indeed does it all from snowboarding, filming, editing movies, writing for magazines, hosting events, photography and beyond. He's made a name for himself by starting his own film company called SRD, which over the years has helped create opportunities for many well-known steel boarders including; Kennidi Deck, Tom O'Reilly, Gregor Zed, Sebi Springeth and twin brother JJ Westbury! Big fan of the Westbury's. Keep your eyes peeled for their newest filming dropping this fall. Thanks for coming on the show Finn.
Gabe is a master behind the lens! He grew up in the interior of British Columbia, fell in love with the mountains at a young age, and has spent 25+ years documenting snowboarding. From the early days with TreeTop to Brainfarm productions; Thats it That's All / The Art of Flight alongside Travis Rice and gang to his latest work; Ark with Danny Davis and crew, Gabe has been behind the camera documenting some of the most iconic moments on snow over his long career. Having him on the show to talk boarding was an absolute pleasure! Enjoy!
Rube was a professional snowboarder from the late 90s to middle 2000s. His approach to his career was simple, don't take it too seriously and keep snowboarding fun. He continues to snowboard all winter and is still heavily enrolled in the Canada scene. He's mentored some of the greatest names in snowboarding over the years from Rusty Ockenden to Helen Schettini to Bryan Fox and Austin Smith. He's one of the most selfless and enjoyable humans to be around. Big fan. Tune in. Enjoy!
Sean is an up-and-comer from Saskatchewan, Canada. He grew up riding contests and by the age of 18 bailed and dove head first into filming in the backcountry. He's been making a name for himself the past couple of years and has been through a lot for someone so young; from overcoming injuries, avalanche rescues, stand out clips and much more. The kids got a bright future! Thanks for joining me boss. Enjoy.
Norway's Mads Jonsson joins me on the show! Mads was known for going massive, like world record kinda massive. He was also a stand-out rider in Standard Films for almost a decade. Truly a destroyer of all. Tune in to catch up with one of the greats!
⚠️ Powder Hounds / Backcountry Riders as many of you know this year's snowpack is really challenging, to say the least. I felt it was important to shed some light on these issues as I kept seeing, reading, and hearing about them. I reached out to a friend, avalanche expert, and legendary guide; John Buffery to talk about the issues many regions are facing. Please tune in if you are interested in adventuring into the backcountry. Thanks again for joining me on the show!
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Garrett the underrated all-terrain destroyer joins me from Nelson, BC to talk about; filming with Absinthe films, his new sponsor Jones Snowboards, why he started playing the piano, filming with J-rob, traveling Europe, his top 3 boarders, why he's wearing a helmet, the passing of his close friend Jaeger Bailey and much more. Thanks for coming on the show, enjoy!
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