Garrett McNamara is a world record-breaking big wave surfer and one of the pioneers of sport. What’s crazy about Garrett’s story is that while he achieved pro surfer status early on, his career didn’t take off until his mid to late 30's when he became infatuated with riding giant waves. And then it exploded to the point where now, at 55, he’s launching his 3rd Season of his “100 Foot Wave” series with HBO. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in cults, Hawaii, being there for the beginning of tow-in surfing, being big in Japan, Northshore (the movie) his HBO series, and much more. It’s another interesting one with a legend.

Garrett McNamara Show Notes:

4:00: Snowboarding, Jerry Lopez, concussions helmets, health at 55, and his HBO Series 100 Foot Wave

15:00: Stanley: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com

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18:00: Growing up in cults, Berkely, moving to Hawaii with nothing, getting good at surfing, weed, Vans Triple Crown

33:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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35:00: Big in Japan, seeing the first tow in ever, learning the big waves, and towing

38:00: Inappropriate Questions

Khai Krepela is known for his prowess on rails, he made a career out of it, but really, he had a pro ski career because he realized what he was good at and he went all in on that aspect of the sport. But Khai didn’t stop at pro athlete, while he still had a little gas left in the tank, Khai found himself behind a desk at K2 for the beginning of his post pro ski career. On the podcast, we talk about inline skating, Park City, Detroit, filming, the X Games and more. Olympic Head Judge Jason Arens asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Khai Krepela Show Notes:

4:00: His name, growing up in Park City, getting sponsored for elementary school, finding blading and skiing through McRae Williams and getting sponsored by Louie Zamora personally for Deshi

13:00: From blading to skiing, rail skiing is easy, Vice Skis, Surface,

20:00: Stanley: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com

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22:00: Toy Soldiers, contests, SIA, money, PBP, Detroit, Will Wesson, and Level 1,

40:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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42:30: Line Skis, X-Games, K2,

51:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jason Arens

Charlie Hoch is a former pro snowboarder turned cannabis entrepreneur, which makes him the perfect guest for 420 week. When I say pro snowboarder, while Charlie competed amongst the likes of Travis Rice and was on the podium at some big events, his snowboard career won’t be what defines his existence; his success in the cannabis world will be. From developing the original ice bong to building his 100+ SKU empire today, Charlie could use snowboarding instead of having it the other way around, and on the podcast, we talk snowboarding, weed, and more.

Charlie Hoch Show Notes:

4:00: His 420 plans, Wolf Creek, how smoking a bowl in the backcountry changed his life, going from handrails on his skateboard to big mountain lines

14:00: Fort Lewis, focusing on his sticker business and becoming a pro snowboarder,

20:00: Stanley: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com

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22:00: Close calls, sponsorship, money, making a name for himself at comps, making it work with nothing, photo/video, contests, Alaska, and how does snowboarding end

37:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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39:30: Founding the Eyce Brand, the weed business, selling his company and buying it back, the products and brands he’s involved in, and who he’s smoked weed with

51:00: Inappropriate Questions

Stuart Rempel has one of those resumes. If you look at it, you know that he has lived an incredible life, and it all started with a ski bum mentality. Stuart went from pounding nails and skiing winters to running Salomon NA, Olin, K2 Skis, and Whistler. Most people at that level have a few degrees and plenty of suits. That’s not Stuart, though. Throughout his career, he made it a priority to be on snow as much as possible, and the beta he gathered from the hill was used to make skiing better. It’s another great business episode with an important person in the hardgoods and resort world, and Stuart’s legendary neighbor, Mike Douglas, asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Stuart Rempel Show Notes:

4:00: His streak, growing up in Kamloops, skiing, working construction to ski, going to the ski show, getting into the biz at the bottom, the traveling RV sample room, Salomon Rep, the boot launch, and being a subsidiary

20:00: Stanley: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com

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22:00: Working with French Salomon Team, launching the skis, Olin Skis, sharing technology, Smooth Johnson, K2, Your Mamas a Mountain campaign, internet sales and Intrawest

40:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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42:30: The early Whistler vibe, using the weather to market the mountain, the energy of Whistler, does Vail change that energy

60:00: Expensive taste, not making the 2018 Olympic team, bad teammates, not going to his last Olympic because of injury Palmer and Nate Holland

54:00: Inappropriate Questions with Mike Douglas

Sven Brunso is the most photographed skier in the history of the sport, but he’s a name that most don’t know. With 140 covers and 2500 pages published, you’ve seen him ski. In the industry, Sven’s work ethic is a thing of legend. He’s known for getting out a day early and setting the skin track and then out-researching everyone for the right beta to get the shot. He’s an animal, and shooting photos is his side hustle. Sven is a longtime ski marketer with an incredible resume that includes Bula, Purgatory, and Leki. No one works harder than Sven Brunso, and no one is as prolific in front of the lens as him either. On the podcast, we talk about how 'Blizzard of Aaah’s' changed his life, how Glen Plake helped create his career, always having a plan b, suicide, and so much more.

Sven Brunso Show Notes:

4:00: Svenergizer, finding skiing, learning to ski through magazines, college in Colorado, Blizzard changed his life, and Arizona

15:00: Meeting Plake at SIA, and overachieving,

22:30: Stanley: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com

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24:30: Mentors, Powder Magazine, creating opportunities, stalking photographers, 25 covers in one day on his first big shoot, not doing well in photography in school and lessons from his dad

46:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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48:00: Losing his dad, working in marketing for Bula, seeing the brand explode with Jonny Moseley, VP of Marketing at Purgatory, shooting photos, and the work he puts into it.

62:00: Selling photos, annoying photographers, favorite photos, travel, his wife’s suicide, quitting skiing,

71:00: Inappropriate Questions with Mattias Giraud

Alex Deibold is an Olympic medalist with over 100 World Cup starts under his belt. Alex’s success began at the Stratton Mountain School, and then he made the US Team at 18. While he was on the team, he never totally fit in. The world of snowboarding had a “high school” style popularity system and the fact that he liked the gym and working hard earned him the dreaded jock label is the sea of cool guys. But regardless of the lack of funding, sponsors, or fanfare, Alex was able to make the dream happen. It’s a fun episode, and Nate Holland asks the Inappropriate Questions.

4:00: From everywhere he’s lived, travel, getting into snow, Jib Fest, Olympics, the chain of events that gets him to SMS

11:00: X Games, US Open, talent vs work ethic, not fitting in, the jock label, and Baum

22:00: Stanley: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com

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25:00: Snowboarding is like HS, boardercross, getting on the US Team, not making the Vancouver team, and not having financial backing

41:30: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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43:30: Sochi lead-up, struggle, Lake Louise podium, no pressure in Sochi, getting the bronze, opportunities, and post-Olympic hangover

60:00: Expensive taste, not making the 2018 Olympic team, bad teammates, not going to his last Olympics because of injury Palmer and Nate Holland

76:00: Inappropriate Questions with Nate Holland

“Sick” Rick Armstrong may be the most interesting man in skiing. Not only is he a legendary member of the Jackson Hole Air Force, known for sending the biggest cliffs in Jackson and beyond, but he was also on the first wave of mountain biking and paragliding. If there isn’t a level of risk and exploration to something, well, it’s not for Rick. On part 2 of his podcast we talk about crazy boat trips, suffering for days in a tent, self-exploration, McConkey, Kreitler, beating cancer and so much more. Don’t miss this one!

Rick Armstrong Show Notes:

4:00: Self exploration, TNF trips, MT Waddington, Scot Schmidt, and mentors

22:00: Stanley: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com

Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar.

24:00: Mentoring McConkey and Kreitler, Paragliding, mountain biking, product development with Salomon, and judging the World Extremes

42:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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44:00: Serious judging, the tribe of outlaw skiers, the toll of après, photos becoming a job, and Kai Jones

55:00: Covers, filming, taking Nobis to Pyramid (he changed skiing), how lucky he was in life, beating cancer twice, and the helicopter accident

71:00: Inappropriate Questions

Hannah Kearney is one of those perfectionist type people who are good at whatever they do because not only are they talented, not only do they eat, sleep and breathe their sport, but they also outwork everyone in the pursuit of crushing their goals on the way to greatness. And Hannah was great, 74 World Cup Podiums, 46 wins, Crystal Globes, and an Olympic Gold and Bronze medals. Her intensity and competitiveness are what make Hannah and this podcast so enjoyable and after listening, you’ll know why she’s getting into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame this month.

Hannah Kearney Show Notes:

4:00: Hall of Fame, Norwich Olympians, Jay Peak, being competitive, good at other sports, was she the weird sports kid, Waterville Valley, and family support

21:00: Stanley: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com

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24:00: Forerunning the Olympics in SLC, making the US Team at 16, relationships on the team, Dual Moguls, freeskiing on the road, did she party, the pressure at the Torino Olympics, knee injury, concussion, and how it made her better

40:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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42:00: Crystal Globes, dialing in her flip, Vancouver 2010, winning gold, why she didn’t cash in, sponsors, and top 3 experiences

54:00: Another injury, Sochi, retirement, and Nick Preston

61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Nick Preston