BLISTER Podcast
319 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 468 ratingsThe Blister Podcast from BLISTER is a series of wide-ranging conversations with professional athletes and influential figures about the great outdoors, mountain culture, outdoor-industry news, books, films, and more.
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Sego Skis Founders: Tim & Peter Wells
April 26, 2018 16:42 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBWe have been receiving more and more questions about Sego Skis and requests to review them, so today, you’re going to get the backstory. Sego was founded by two brothers, Tim and Peter Wells, and Sego is headquartered in the small mountain town of Victor, Idaho. So we talked to Tim and Peter about starting a ski company (actually, how they started two ski companies) and why they decided to set up shop in Victor to build skis. Then we go over some particular Sego skis, working with Lynsey Dy...
Venture Snowboards: Building in Silverton, CO
April 12, 2018 17:03 - 58 minutes - 54 MBWe stopped by the headquarters of Venture Snowboards in Silverton, Colorado, to talk to Venture’s founders, Lisa and Klem Branner. As you’ll hear, Venture does a lot of things different than most snowboard companies. For example, very few companies are manufacturing snowboards here in the U.S., and even fewer of those companies are starting from scratch — literally building boards starting with raw lumber. So we talked to Lisa and Klem about why they do what they do, why they chose to build...
Rethink Everything: Renoun founder, Cyrus Schenck
February 23, 2018 08:04 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBCyrus Schenck is the founder of the company, Renoun, and a ski designer with an award-winning technology that's used by no other ski manufacturer in the world. Cyrus is thinking big. And definitely outside of the box. And definitely not just about skis. So we talk to Cyrus about building skis with non-Newtonian polymers, and everything else he's working on — both inside and outside the world of skiing. TOPICS & TIMES: Cyrus’ background (2:50) Starting Renoun & working with “Non-Newtonian...
Greg Hill & Chris Rubens' Electric Adventures
January 31, 2018 20:47 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week we're talking to Greg Hill and Chris Rubens. Greg is probably best known for his feats in ski touring, including his accomplishment in 2010 of skiing 2 million vertical feet in a year. And Chris Rubens is probably best known for being dumb enough to try to keep up with Greg. We sat down with Greg and Chris in Denver to talk about how the two became the unofficial power couple of Revelstoke, and to learn more about the logistics of their latest Electric Adventure which took them fr...
New York Times sportswriter, Karen Crouse
January 25, 2018 01:55 - 59 minutes - 54 MBToday we’re talking with New York Times sportswriter, Karen Crouse, about her new book, Norwich. Norwich is a tiny town in Vermont that has produced eleven Olympians, and Karen’s extremely well-written book looks into how it is that this little town has managed to produce so many successful athletes. But Karen is also exploring far bigger, universal questions about the relationship of athletic achievement and personal well-being, and really, I think her book Norwich is best understood as a...
Black Crows Skis - Camille Jaccoux & Julien Regnier
January 19, 2018 16:03 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBBlack Crows is one of the hottest brands in the entire ski world, and today we’re talking with their co-founder, Camille Jaccoux, and head ski designer, Julien Regnier, about the origins and design principles of the brand, a few of the important skis in the history of the company, and what's next. TOPICS & TIMES: When did Black Crows start, and talk a bit about what was going on at the time in skiing? (2:58) When & how Julien and Camille met (9:17) Chamonix’s particular impact on the com...
Matt Manser, Atomic Ski Boots
January 12, 2018 17:51 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBSo how does a kid from a little town in New York end up becoming a global product manager at one of the largest ski and boot manufacturers in the world, and living in Austria? And why does he believe that studying philosophy in college and in grad school turned out to be the ideal preparation for his day-to-day responsibilities at Atomic? We’re talking to Matt Manser about his background, his studies in philosophy, his experience as a bootfitter, and the design decisions that go into the cr...
Backcountry Travel & Wilderness Medicine
December 12, 2017 18:06 - 1 hourWhat items should you be carrying with you, and what do you need to know before venturing out into the backcountry in the first place? We're discussing these critical topics of backcountry travel and wilderness medicine with blister reviewer, AWLS instructor, and physician Paul Forward — and giving a status update on Jonathan Ellsworth, after his own backcountry accident this past summer. TOPICS & TIMES Update on Jonathan’s status (3:24) What should people have, studied before venturing o...
Danny Davis on Peace Park, the Olympics, and More
November 23, 2017 05:36 - 1 hourWe talk to Danny Davis about the upcoming Peace Park 6; why Peace Park should become a new discipline; "technical" tricks vs. "stylish" tricks; the Olympics; and the need for a unified snowboarding tour; and Danny's growing passion for splitboarding. TOPICS & TIMES: Danny’s health & contest culture (3:31) Why Danny was splitboarding so much last season (6:28) The beauty of going from the backcountry to the halfpipe and back (14:23) The advantages of being an older, more experienced ride...
Scott Gaffney – Skier & Director, Matchstick Productions
November 10, 2017 23:12 - 58 minutesScott Gaffney is one of the most accomplished ski movie directors of all-time, and the guy behind so many of the iconic Matchstick Productions films. So we talked to Scott about how he got into filming ski movies; how he got connected with Matchstick Productions; and which Matchstick films are his personal favorites. We also talk a lot about working with the likes of Shane McConkey, Eric Hjorleifson, Cody Townsend, and Candide Thovex, and about the most mind-blowing sessions he ever witnes...
DPS Phantom & the End of Ski Wax
November 01, 2017 14:02 - 25 minutesDPS Phantom is a new product that claims to eliminate the need to ever again wax your skis or board. Sounds crazy, so we talked to DPS founder, Stephan Drake, and Jeff Bates, the technological developer of Phantom, to have them explain how this is possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Claudio Caluori on Redbull Rampage, DH, & the Meaning of Life
October 26, 2017 19:58 - 59 minutesYou know him from his course previews of Redbull Rampage and WC DH, but you don't know Claudio Caluori like this. We discuss Rampage, this past DH season, soccer, life, China, Elon Musk ... and pretty much everything else. TOPICS & TIMES: Why is Claudio in Beijing? (3:49) How would you describe Rampage in a single sentence? (5:10) Claudio’s pick for our “Rampage No-Fear Zombie” Award (8:32) What would your choice be for the next Rampage venue? (20:58) Biggest surprise of this past DH s...
Wagner Custom Skis founder, Pete Wagner
October 13, 2017 19:55 - 40 minutesWe talk to Pete Wagner about why the "indie" ski scene is so confusing; the Wagner factory and the unique connection with Telluride; what about their ski-building process that Pete is most proud of, and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Why the “indie” ski scene is so confusing (2:43) Of the potential customers coming to check out Wagner Custom, what is it that they care about the most? (4:55) Pete’s new shop, and the unique connection between Telluride and Wagner Skis (6:54) Ski Construction 101: ...
Camo is the New Black: Interbike 2017
September 21, 2017 23:42 - 25 minutesWe are live on location in Las Vegas for the Interbike tradeshow, and we talk to Blister bike editor, Noah Bodman, about the current state of Interbike; the most intriguing bikes we rode; the most interesting products we’ve seen; and the most bizarre stuff to grace the trade show floor. TOPICS & TIMES: The current state of Interbike (1:00) Interbike location: Vegas vs. Reno (2:40) Who are the biggest non-motor-having bike manufacturers here? (10:27) Most interesting bikes we rode: Zerod...
Peter Bauer on the Past, Present, & Future of Snowboarding
September 15, 2017 16:41 - 1 hourWe talk to Peter Bauer (4-time world champ, freeriding pioneer, and co-founder of Amplid) about the history and culture of snowboarding, its inextricable ties to skiing, and the current health of the sport. TOPICS & TIMES: Growing up in Bavaria, skiing at the age of two, and getting on his first snowboard (4:25) Being asked by Jake Burton to ride for Burton (14:27) The early days of snowboard design (19:30) The early culture — and crusade — of snowboarding (24:57) Snowboarding, self-id...
Adam Ondra’s New Grade + DH World Championships
September 08, 2017 19:56 - 33 minutesToday on the podcast, we’re talking about Adam Ondra’s ceiling-shattering ascent of the 150-foot route in Flatanger, Norway that Ondra named, “Project Hard,” his proposed new rating of 9c / 5.15d, and whether we'll see Ondra - or anyone else - now set their sights on the next grade, 5.SIXTEEN. We then discuss the World Championships Downhill races that are happening this weekend in Cairns, Australia, and talk about two of the greatest DH riders of all-time squaring off this weekend — Greg Mi...
Flylow Co-Founder, Dan Abrams
September 02, 2017 22:14 - 37 minutesWe talk to Flylow co-founder, Dan Abrams, about the early days of Flylow; how the outerwear industry has changed; and Dan breaks news about a new technology that Flylow is developing and rolling out soon. TOPICS & TIMES: Kids names, kids, and being a ski bum with kids (2:30) How & when did Flylow get started? (8:28) At what point did it finally feel like you were past the startup phase? (13:48) How different are things now in the outerwear industry than they were back in 2004/05? (14:51...
Eric Hjorleifson on Skiing Trends & His Boot Project
August 26, 2017 18:25 - 45 minutesThis episode is part 2 of our conversation with Eric Hjorleifson, we discuss the state of the ski industry; the AT boot he's been working on for years and why he thinks it could represent the next chapter in ski boot design, and more... TOPICS & TIMES: Hoji on the state of skiing today + a quick history of his trajectory in the industry (2:30) Eric’s take on weight / lightweight gear (9:03) The state of the ski industry, part 2 (15:38) Getting gnar & midlife crises (18:45) Matt Sterben...
Eric Hjorleifson on Ski Design & Pillow Lines
August 21, 2017 16:03 - 1 hourEric Hjorleifson is one of the best big-mountain skiers of all-time, and he's also known for being one of the master tinkerers in the ski industry, and someone who absolutely obsesses over ski, boot, and bindings design. So we talked to Hoji about skiing pillows, ski design, and the evolution of his Renegade, Hoji, and Raven. TOPICS & TIMES: How and When did you first get involved with 4FRNT Skis? (4:35) The 4FRNT EHP (9:00) The 4FRNT Renegade and its evolution (14:45) The 4FRNT Raven (...
What’s Up with K2? And Rossignol Mtn Bikes?
August 12, 2017 17:00 - 1 hourTo mark the occasion of our 50th episode, we bring back our very first guest on the podcast, Jed Yeiser, to talk about what's going on at K2, Rossignol's move into mountain biking, and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Backcountry Safety - Jed talks about two impactful experiences of his own (4:31) What's up with K2? (15:05) Jed goes in-depth over a few skis in K2's 17/18 lineup (24:30) All-Mountain skis — What does "All-Mountain" mean? (39:30) Where is K2 headed? (53:15) Line's new Sick Day seri...
New Tech & Trends in Outerwear
August 04, 2017 09:07 - 43 minutesWe talk to Blister's outerwear editor, Sam Shaheen, about the most important new tech & trends in apparel; how & why he first got involved with Blister; starting his own outwear company at the age of 15, and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Sam’s background (2:00) Starting your own outerwear company at the age of 15 (5:55) The significant challenges of building an outerwear company (11:00) How — and why — Sam first got involved with Blister (18:58) New Tech #1: “breathable” insulation (25:20) Ne...
A Nearly Fatal Birthday, Part 2
July 28, 2017 22:42 - 1 hourOn our last podcast, we told you about a serious ski accident that Blister founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, was fortunate to survive. But the crash itself was only a part of the story, and the weeks after the crash were full of a number of very consequential events, decisions, and lessons, and we discuss them here. TOPICS & TIMES: My primary pre-accident mistake (7:10) The decision not to go to the hospital (12:00) A very David-Lynchian birthday dinner (23:38) The drive home, continued self...
A Nearly Fatal Birthday in the Backcountry
July 19, 2017 04:46 - 1 hourOn July 9, Blister founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, was involved in a near-fatal fall while ski touring on Independence Pass. This is the account of what happened; what can be learned from the incident and our decision-making; and what's next for him. TOPICS & TIMES: Jonathan's friends describe the accident (0:00) Our group — who was there (5:00) The objective that day (10:00) The line (17:30) The crash (27:57) The response (39:20) The decision to walk out (55:36) The bear incident (1:1...
4FRNT Skis – Matt Sterbenz & Jason Levinthal
June 28, 2017 06:00 - 47 minutesJason Levinthal just acquired 4FRNT Skis, so we talk to Levinthal and 4FRNT founder, Matt Sterbenz, about the deal; what brought it about; what we can expect going forward; and the state of the ski industry in general. TOPICS & TIMES: So what exactly just happened here? (2:52) Will this affect where 4FRNT skis are produced? What else will change? (11:41) What does it mean to be an "indie" ski brand in today's arena? (15:20) When did you guys first start talking about the possibility of ...
Tommy Caldwell, Big-Wall Climber
June 26, 2017 08:49 - 1 hourTommy Caldwell is one of the most accomplished big-wall climbers of all time. And while his freeing of the Dawn Wall on Yosemite’s El Capitan might be the feat that he’s best known for, his catalog of accomplishments in the climbing world is ridiculous. But Tommy is more than just an all-time great climber, he’s also just published a truly excellent book called, The Push, that John Krakauer calls “the most insightful book about climbing I’ve ever read, and quite possibly the most enjoyable.”...
Jim Harris, Perpetual Weekend
June 19, 2017 17:49 - 1 hourJim Harris is as passionate about and as involved in the outdoors industry as anyone, but a serious accident threatened to change that. But the real story here is Jim's "crazy" recovery, and the lessons he has learned (and that we would do well to learn from him) about dealing with obstacles, understanding self-identity, and defining self worth. TOPICS & TIMES: Jim's entrance — and rise — in the outdoors industry (0:00) Advice on starting any creative pursuit, and why you shouldn't pander...
Alex Honnold’s Free Solo of El Cap
June 08, 2017 22:52 - 1 hourIn this episode, Blister's climbing editor joins us in the attempt to wrap our heads around Honnold’s successful free solo of El Cap, and to debate whether this is the greatest athletic achievement ever. TOPICS & TIMES: What exactly did Alex Honnold just do? (2:40) Difference between free solo climbing vs. free climbing vs. aid climbing vs. rope soloing (5:45) Talk about the specifics of the Freerider route / Honnold’s route (11:20) The *speed* of Alex’s ascent (22:25) Locating Honnold...
Michelle Parker — Skier, Climber, Biker, “Pretend Band Member”
May 20, 2017 14:56 - 1 hourWe talk to ridiculously-well-rounded-skier Michelle Parker about joining the Arc'teryx team, her work with S.A.F.E.A.S Clinics, her upcoming trips, gear, mountain lions, and a whole lot more. TOPICS & TIMES: Michelle's recent and upcoming trips (2:05) Joining the Arc'teryx team, and why it's a good fit (4:34) Where are you on the gear-head spectrum between "Don't care" and "Eric Hjorleifson" (8:35) Michelle's current one-ski quiver (12:28) The age-old topic of women's-specific skis and...
Sage Cattabriga-Alosa
May 09, 2017 16:43 - 1 hourWe just got back from week-long review trip in Bend, Oregon, and while we were in Bend, we went to pay a visit to one of the best big-mountain skiers of all time, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa. We talk about a whole bunch of topics, but it is particularly fascinating to hear Sage talk about his preparation — how cautious he claims to be in the mountains — which isn’t exactly obvious given that Sage has thrown down some of the heaviest lines anyone has skied in Alaska. For Sage, skiing is simply fun....
New Ski Reviews from Mt Bachelor
May 06, 2017 16:21 - 26 minutesWe brought a bunch of next year’s skis to Mt Bachelor for a week of testing, so on this podcast, we discuss what we've been skiing, what was the most surprising, and what else stood out. Then we talk about what our 1-ski quiver and 2-ski quiver selections would be for Mt Bachelor. So here are our very fresh thoughts on a number of very high-profile skis. TOPICS & TIMES: DPS Wailer A 112 (2:30) ON3P Billy Goat (5:20) Black Crows Anima (7:00) Nordica Enforcer 110 & Enforcer Pro (8:30) At...
New Bike Stuff!
April 24, 2017 17:24 - 37 minutesWe’re talking again to Blister's bike editor, Noah Bodman, about what’s interesting in the world of bikes this season, including where the most innovations are taking place, whether Noah thinks that 26” wheels will eventually make a comeback, and whether e-bikes are gaining public acceptance. Noah and I also discuss several particular bikes, including the YT Jeffsy, the Canyon Spectral, and a couple of “plus” bikes — the Scott Spark Plus and the Scott Genius LT Plus. Then Noah and I wrap up ...
DPS Skis Founder, Stephan Drake
April 17, 2017 18:09 - 1 hourWe talk to DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, about the early days of DPS, ski design, and the new DPS ski boot that aims to change skiing as we know it. TOPICS & TIMES: Where did you grow up, and when did you get into skiing? (2:25) Being a “gringo ski bum” down in Las Lenas, Argentina (7:40) Were you interested in product design in general? / Early days of DPS? (13:35) Carbon fiber & the history of DPS (18:50) The first rockered ski -- the 2002 Tabula Rasa (23:40) Low weight and the “...
New Gear – Powder Skis with Paul Forward
April 07, 2017 17:12 - 46 minutesWe're talking again with Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, the Alaskan heli guide who we spoke with a couple of podcasts back (Ep. 34). This has shaped up to be a very good winter in the Chugach, so Paul has been getting a lot of time in on some fat skis, and I wanted to talk to him about a number of them. TOPICS & TIMES: DPS Lotus 124 Alchemist (3:30) 16/17 Blizzard Spur (10:48) New HEAD Kore 117 (22:23) On the trend of pow skis getting narrower (24:44) Liberty Genome (27:55) Salomon Q...
Magnus Granér, X Games Real Ski Gold Medalist
March 30, 2017 16:28 - 1 hourMagnus Granér is different. Funky. We talk to him about his Real Ski win, SLVSH, The Bunch, growing up in Sweden, attending the real Hogwarts School, skiing on Mars, and more... TOPICS & TIMES: Magnus in Zermatt (1:45) Andorra & SLVSH CUP (3:45) Growing up in Hörnefors, Sweden — and growing up snowboarding (13:10) Playing soccer, "floorball", and husky racing (16:05) Thinking / Not Thinking (19:22) How you got from just starting to ski to where you are right now? (22:31) True Story: ...
Sven Coomer, Founder of Zipfit Ski Boot Liners
March 24, 2017 16:46 - 58 minutesWhat is the least understood but arguably most important piece of ski equipment? Ski boot liners. So we talk to ski boot pioneer, Sven Coomer, about why boot liners don’t receive the attention they deserve, what makes Zipfit liners different, and why Sven believes that liners are the single most important piece of ski equipment. TOPICS & TIMES: Why "Liners" should be called "Inner Boots," and what a good inner boot should do (0:00) Why Sven thinks that liners are the most important piece ...
Paul Forward — Heli Guide, Doctor, Blister Reviewer
March 16, 2017 15:35 - 1 hourPaul Forward is a lead heli guide for Chugach Powder Guides in Girdwood, Alaska. He is also a physician who works a lot in the arctic village of Kotzebue, just north of the Arctic Circle. And in addition to that, Paul is one of our senior reviewers here at Blister — as well as being a bow hunter, a fly fisherman, an absolute gear whore, a lover of big missions, a good friend of mine, and (as a lot of people around the world will attest) a really fun person to venture out into the mountains w...
Round Table on Custom Skis — Wagner, Parlor, Folsom
February 13, 2017 20:46 - 56 minutesThis is a round-table conversation with three custom ski manufacturers about the process of building custom skis, and what “custom” really means. We sat down with Pete Wagner of Wagner Custom Skis, Mark Wallace of Parlor Custom Skis, and Mike McCabe of Folsom Custom Skis, and among other things, we discussed why they each decided to go the custom route; how they each go about the custom process; and what sort of skier might want to consider custom skis. We also talk about Frankenstein skis,...
SIA Snow Show 2017 — Overview & Trends
February 01, 2017 10:23 - 40 minutesIn this episode, we discuss the most intriguing, the most head scratching, and the most bizarre new products for next season that we saw at the SIA tradeshow. Some of the New Products We Discuss: Scarpa Maestrale; Armada ARV 116; Scott S1 130 AT Boot; Atomic Hawx XTD 130 AT Boot; G3 Sender 112 Touring / 50-50 Ski; Patagonia Descensionist Touring Kit; Patagonia Descensionist Pack; Advances in airbag packs; Polartec Neoshell 2.0; Polartec; Alpha Direct; Metal in Skis; Scott Skis: the new line...
Warner Nickerson — American Skier, Perpetual Underdog, King of Fun
January 19, 2017 23:19 - 1 hourWarner and I discuss his background; the business of ski racing and ski academies; the thorny issue of sponsorships and athletes skiing on equipment that isn’t a good match for them; and Kitzbuhel. TOPICS & TIMES: Warner’s review of the movie, “Scully” (0:00) Warner’s First Beer League Race (which happened last week); Warner's Early Years + the first race he ever won (9:36) The problem of the “big business” of ski racing academies (20:24) Warner’s college experience (Colby), and his adv...
How to Handle Backcountry Emergencies
December 30, 2016 23:15 - 1 hourIf you spend time outside skiing, biking, camping, hiking, climbing, boating, or running in the mountains, how prepared are you to handle injuries when you are far from medical help? Will you just stand there panicked and helpless? Or will you do things that make the injuries worse? This topic does not get talked about enough. So today, we’re talking with three experienced first responders to help you understand why — for your own personal safety, and for the safety of your friends and fami...
Report from Bachelor + Meet the New Reviewers
December 19, 2016 19:12 - 1 hourFrom Bend, we announce the release of a new special-edition Blister Pro, then talk to Blister reviewers David Steele and Andrew Forward about growing up in Alaska; speed flying; Glacier National Park; funny & painful ski touring missions, Super Burrito, and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Meet the new reviewers (2:30) Our take on Bachelor and a recap of the week (4:00) News about the release of a special-edition Blister Pro (7:50) Andrew Forward's story: Growing up in Alaska, why he turned from s...
Brendan Leonard, Semi-Rad.com
December 02, 2016 18:26 - 57 minutesWe talk to Semi-Rad.com's Brendan Leonard about creativity and the process of creating: How to stop procrastinating and get started; why - or why not - to try something new; and what it takes to keep going. TOPICS & TIMES: The reception of Brendan's book, "60 Meters from Anywhere" — and what it's like to do a 43-stop Book Tour (5:50) Brendan's new book, "Make it Till You Make It" (16:00) On How — and How Not — to Get Started (22:29) The Difference Between Art and Narcissism (24:33) How...
Ski Designers, Armada Skis
November 22, 2016 00:11 - 1 hourWe stopped by Armada’s headquarters in Park City, Utah, to sit down with Andy Hytjan and Logan Imlach to talk about Armada’s past, present, and future; Armada’s stacked team and how they work with Andy and Logan; how Logan landed a design job in the industry; and we discuss a number of specific skis in the Armada line, including the history of the JJ, the evolution of the Edollo, the Invictus 108, and the new ARV 106. TOPICS & TIMES: How Logan broke into the ski industry & the ski design i...
The Best – and Worst – of Interbike, 2016
September 25, 2016 03:30 - 29 minutesWe talk to our bike editor, Noah Bodman, right from the showroom floor about the highlights — and lowlights — of Interbike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Ski Gear from Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand
September 11, 2016 06:30 - 35 minutesWe recorded this podcast a few days ago in Canterbury, New Zealand, where we were wrapping up our ski review trip from one of our favorite ski areas in the world, Craigieburn Valley Ski Area. Our four reviewers talk about the skis they've been testing from Kastle, Moment, Salomon, Armada, 4FRNT, K2, and more — which of them surprised us the most, which impressed us most, and which skis we’d most want to add to our quivers this season. We also talk about the Salomon MTN Lab boot vs. the new T...
The National Parks, with James Kaiser
August 28, 2016 00:23 - 1 hourThis week marks the Centennial of the National Parks Service. So we headed to Bar Harbor, Maine — right next to Acadia National Park — to talk about the parks with James Kaiser, who has been writing about the parks and spending a whole bunch of his time in them for years. James is the author of best-selling guides to national parks, including exceptional guidebooks to Acadia, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and Grand Canyon. TOPICS & TIMES: The history of the parks & Abraham Lincoln’s role and thei...
ENVE Composites
August 16, 2016 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBOn today's podcast, we present a rather quintessential American Success Story that goes by the name of ENVE Composites. If you ride bikes and have a thing for high-quality gear, you already know ENVE. But you almost certainly don’t know the whole story. You’d never guess from the look of things now, but ENVE’s trajectory wasn't exactly a rocket ship, but more of a roller coaster ride with lots of peaks and a number of nerve-wracking valleys. Last week I headed to Ogden, Utah, to visit ENVE’...
Luke Jacobson – Moment Skis
July 30, 2016 20:32 - 1 hourLuke Jacobson has been Moment's head ski designer, and he is also now Moment's new CEO. We talk to Luke about their new 16/17 lineup (including the new Meridian, the new Bibby Tour, and the redesigned Tallac), and Luke breaks some exclusive news about two other new skis. We also discuss how Moment’s rather unique aesthetic came to be, why Luke thinks that the "Deathwish" isn't the worst name ever for a ski, and more... TOPICS & TIMES: Talk about your new role at Moment, and what you guys a...
Xavier de le Rue, Snowboarder
July 22, 2016 14:40 - 1 hourXavier de le Rue is a 3-time World Freeride Champion, a 4-time boarder-cross World Champion, and he has pushed the boundaries of big mountain riding so far, it is basically impossible to overstate his significance and influence. (Or his total badassery.) He also happens to be one of the smartest and most reflective skiers or boarders out there. Among other things, Xavier and I talk about his philosophy of life and risk taking; why he thinks that riding faster = riding safer; the current sta...
Blister’s Bike Editor, Noah Bodman
July 08, 2016 16:52 - 45 minutesThis week's podcast somehow ended up being about topics that begin with the letter 'B' — Noah and I talk about bikes; Brexit; Butte (Montana); Brady (Tom), the best bike movie, bands (Noah’s favorites) ... I could go on. And we even discuss one or two things that don’t start with the second letter of the alphabet, like the new SRAM Eagle 1x12 drivetrain; the current state of bike trails access and advocacy, and whether or not we can expect to see bike trails in wilderness areas, etc. TOPICS...