Freeskiing Museum

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  • Colby Stevenson

    Episode #350

    Release date: October 2, 2023

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    While Colby Stevenson won’t be remembered for the car accident that broke his skull into over 40 pieces, it sure had an impact in steering his life from middle-of-the-pack pro athlete to absolute dominance. In part one of Colby’s podcast, we talk about growing up in the shadows of Wallisch and Hall, forerunning the X Games at 8, the confidence and cockiness that comes with early success, and his life-changing accident. Olympic Gold Medalist Joss Christensen asks the Inappropriate Questions.

    Colby Stevenson Show Notes:

    3:00:  Having way too much energy, West Coast Sessions, partying, and cockiness.

    15:00:  The Accident

    20:00:  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 calories and sugar.

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

    23:00:  The Accident, his face, and side effects

    32:00:  Finding Park City, his parents, flipping at 6, racing in twin tips, X-Games at 8, and the pros of Utah

    41:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code winteriscoming

    Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.

    Outdoor Research: The best outerwear in the world comes from OR and is built in the PNW

    44:30:  Tanner Hall after he broke his ankles, breaking his heel and losing his confidence, and coaching/camps

    50:00:  Doing well in contests, how divorce impacts skiing, sponsors, and his favorite skiers

    63:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Joss Christensen

  • Ashley Battersby

    Episode #348

    Release date: September 18, 2023

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    When Ashley Battersby came on the ski scene, a new era of style was unleashed upon the women’s slopestyle and big air.  Growing up in Chicago gave Ash the confidence to develop one of the top rail games in the streets, and then she transferred her skate tricks to the ski world. Her move to Park City was her education in air awareness- which led to her being the first woman to land a Switch 10 in competition. On the podcast, we talk about her meteoric rise, sponsors, money, her battle at the X Games, and the injuries that ultimately ended her career. Ashley doesn’t do many interviews, and it was almost like she disappeared from the scene when she retired, so catching up with this pioneer was cool. Her brother Ty asks the Inappropriate Questions.

    Ashley Battersby Show Notes:

    3:00:  Christmas, Skiing at the old Playboy Club, and wanting to be Peekaboo Street

    13:00:  Street skating, Kaya Turski

    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 calories and sugar.

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

    22:30:  Moving to Park City in the Olympic Year, The Bulls, what made her want to do slopestyle, The Winter Sports School, Line, and Sarah Burke

    40:00: Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code winteriscoming

    Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.

    Outdoor Research:  The best outerwear in the world comes from OR and is built in the PNW

    43:00:  Did she have a women’s crew? Jossi Wells, straight edge, manifesting, winning the US Open on her Line Pro Model, and her baggy style

    52:00:  Sponsors and money, Olympics, living in 4th at X Games, the Switch 10 injuries take away her Olympic dreams, and calling it a career

    69:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Ty Battersby

  • Wiley Miller

    Episode #330

    Release date: May 15, 2023

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    wileymiller ‘s ski career trajectory is so different from most people on the podcast. There was no competing early and often for Wiley. He earned his spot in ski movies by showing up at a film shoot. Then, Wiley was nominated for and won big awards early on, and parlayed that into a 20-year career of ski movies. While I wish it were all roses in this one, Wiley shares about his Mom’s battle against ALS, the ups and downs of sponsorship, owning brands, and more…And these days, while Wiley is still shredding on a pro level, he’s also a commercial pilot, and we get a great Nipsey Hustle story out of him during Inappropriate Questions.

    Wiley Miller Show Notes:

    3:00:  Elliot Bernhagen story, Billings, MT, Red Lodge, his parents are athletes, and his Mom’s battle with ALS

    14:00:  Stem Cell treatment in Mexico, building jumps with his brother, no park skiing in Montana, Camp of Champions, and his brother being the better skier

    22:00:  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 calories and sugar

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

    25:00:  University of Calgary, New Zealand, paying the bills, Utah, and shooting for Photo Play

    32:00:  Nominated for a Powder Award, sponsorships and getting ownerships of Saga and 4FRNT, and Level 1

    41:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast

    Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there

    High Cascade Snowboard Camp:  The legendary snowboard camp

    44:30:  Level 1 Realtime, Best Male Performance at IF3, X Games Real Snow, TGR, Chris Collins, and Conrad Anker

    51:00:  “The Connection to Gravity” Movie, not being able to say no when filming, Cold Rush, pioneering the Nosebutter 7 on skis, and close calls happen when he’s overconfident, and it happened a couple of weeks ago

    61:00:  The bad side of sponsorship, the Saga saga, the 4FRNT sale, his new sponsors, and Rory Bushfield

    85:00: Inappropriate Questions with Chris Logan and an Anonymous Source

  • Josh Loubek

    Episode #318

    Release date: February 20, 2023

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    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 brand and product input.

    33:00: When things go wrong, sub reps, judging, legends, becoming the go-to guy in the wild west, and becoming the head judge

    41:00: Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast

    Outdoor Research: The best outerwear ever built just got better. Get 25% off all OR products with the code POWELL25

    Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there

    43:45: Judging range, the hard parts about being a judge, the IFSA, and the F=founding of the AFP

    51:00: The FIS, the Sochi Olympics, quitting drinking, and founding Niima

  • Josh Loubek

    Episode #317

    Release date: February 13, 2023

    Listen on Spotify HERE!

    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 innovation that makes you better

    23:15:  The traveling circus of skiing, the different tribes, twin tips, fat skis, and quitting moguls and joining the Pro Mogul Tour

    33:00:  McConkey, Oakley, Pat Mac, Freeze Magazine, Johan and Marty, and sponsorship/money

    41:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast

    Outdoor Research:  The best outerwear ever built just got better. Get 25% off all OR products with the code POWELL25

    Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there

    43:45:  East Coast Movie Tour, living in Whistler, High North, and Camp of Champions

    51:00:  Learning tricks, X-Games, The Snowcore Tour with Holmes, his Boy Band, stadium big air events, and the end of his pro career

    60:00:  Inappropriate Questions with The Jerk

  • Riley Poor

    Episode #400

    Release date: September 16, 2024

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    Riley Poor landed his dream job, filming backcountry skiers with MSP. His life was a dream, and eventually, he moved on to shoot with Standard Films as a skier, spearheaded a two-year Red Bull project, all while simultaneously managing ski athletes at Nike. He was killing life until a gainer gone wrong at a party created a life-altering injury. On the podcast we talk about moving to Crested Butte, Seth Morrison, the Matchstick mentorship, the accident, and the aftermath.  It’s a must-listen podcast with one of the most beloved people in snow and beyond. Jamie Starr asks the Inappropriate Questions

    Riley Poor Show Notes:

    4:00:  Brain Surgery, Vermont, Haystack Mountain, racing, and Plake

    12:00:  Crested Butte, the funny reason he quit racing, freeride,

    21:00:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life

    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 and sugar.

    24:00:  Thinking he was cool as a grom, Shreck, après culture, Chile Heli crash, Raffle win story, not going pro, getting a job with MSP instead of college and McConkey

     41:00:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.

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

    Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

    44:00:  Lifting with Seth Morrison, Rory Bushfield, the editing room, leaving MSP, Red Bull, and Nike,

    59:00:  Dislocating his neck and instantly becoming a quadriplegic, not playing the victim, inspirations, how does he change after the injury, and pain

    73:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Jamie Starr

  • Grete Eliassen

    Episode #313

    Release date: January 16, 2023

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    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:  Agents, a house at 19, taking advantage of sponsor opportunities with stars, and her Pro Models

    34:00:  Ski Porn, respect, and leaving Armada

    41:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast

    Outdoor Research:  The best outerwear ever built just got better get 25% off all OR

    Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there

    43:30:  Head, Say My Name, losing her best friend, skiing angry  and  blowing her knee

    57:00:  The Olympics and The Women’s Sports Foundation

    63:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Keri Herman

  • Alex Beaulieu-Marchand

    Episode #398

    Release date: September 2, 2024

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    Alex Beaulieu-Marchand wasn’t born to be an Olympian. He was one of those core super-grom kids who skied the streets with his older friends. While other future Olympians were focused on adding rotations, ABM was focused on mastering rails, which would become his secret weapon. Through a random series of events, ABM found his way on to the Dew Tour and from there, the contest opened for the kid who liked skiing the streets. On the podcast, we talk urban, contests, not having a win-at-all-costs mentality, and a lot more. Alexi Godbout asks the Inappropriate Questions.

    Alex Beaulieu-Marchand Show Notes:

    4:00:  Poop story, Goepper, not caring about winning, skiing is part of the family, no hockey for you, snowboarding and then focusing on skiing and being a grom

    21:00:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life

    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 and sugar.

     24:00:  Not having jumps, summer camp, Salomon Jib Academy, Mike Hanley, confidence, Cary Miller, Windell’s, getting into Dew Tour, and getting on the Canadian Team

     41:00:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.

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

    Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

    44:00:  Weather at events, finding out he makes the Olympic Team, not being mature enough in Russia, urban, and blowing his knee

    57:00:  Becoming an athlete, another injury, contests, almost not making the 2018 Olympic team, the games, X Games Real Ski, not winning any big contests, and sponsors

     84:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Alexi Godbout

  • Grete Eliassen

    Episode #312

    Release date: January 6, 2023

    Listen on Spotify HERE!

    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 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

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

    25:15:  Snowboard  parks, hockey, moving to Norway for skiing, and the family business of construction and trucking

    33:00:  Making a name  for herself in Norway, Norwegian Sports School, and  did she miss out on things

    33:00:  The forming of the IFSA, becoming the VP, risking it all for the sport, money,

    41:00: Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast

    Outdoor Research:  The best outerwear ever built just got better; get 25% off all OR

    Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there

    44:00:  Race results, Groundhog Day, Lindsay Vonn and other competitions, and making out on podiums

    51:00:  Her introduction to the New School, going to SMS camp in Whistler, Oakley, Armada, and making it

    59:00: Who is she skiing within Norway, training at Windell’s, being an unknown at the US Open, specialization, and being in awe of Tanner, and Mickael Deschenaux

    70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Marie France-Roy

  • Rory Silva

    Episode #224

    Release date: May 3, 2021

    Listen on Spotify HERE!

    Rory Silva was a child prodigy and one of my favorites…. He was this talented kid, who had a really unique style, and was progressive. What he didn’t have was the assertiveness, ambition, and guidance to become a household name in skiing….But he still had a huge impact on the skiers of his era. On the podcast we talk about weed, video parts gone wrong, diabetes, and more…

    Rory Silva Show Notes:

    3:00:  Weed, growing up in Mammoth, tattoos, and his living set up during covid

    15:00: Ski racing, Glen Plake, and getting skis from K2

    17:00: Diabetes and weed

    24:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast

    Rollerblade: Find out all about the award-winning Skate to Ski program

    10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone

    26:45:   Bad eating habits, travel, contests, X Games, and nerves

    35:00:   Who was his crew in Mammoth, his WSki-106 part, career guidance, and the K2 Team he was on

    43:30:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports

    Elan Skis: Making the best ski 75 years

    45:00:  9th Ward Skis, money, and injuries

    49:00:   His look, Deadabetic edits, Kevin Malone question and Superpark

    60:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Andy Mahre