Ace Kvale has lived the ultimate ski bum life but he’s no bum, Ace is a legend. A Midwest kid who hitchhiked his way west at 18 for bigger mountains and a better lifestyle. After a few years of resort hopping, Ace made his way to Europe, connected with Marko Shapiro, and became part of the original Clambin Crew. He started out living in a chalet in Verbier, traveling the world skiing for the camera, and he climbed in the summertime. Eventually, Ace’s life transitioned to working behind the lens and is an award-winning photographer who focuses his talents on shooting adventure. This podcast is one of those must-listen history lessons from one of the original stoked ski bums. Stanley Larsen asks the Inappropriate Questions.
Ace Kvale Show Notes:
4:00: Kasha Rigby, skiing in MN, Tyrol Ski Club, freestyle, hitchhiking out west, and climbing
12:00: Chamonix, Verbier, meeting Marko, meeting Faulkner, and starting to shoot photos
21:30: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com
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24:30: Year 2 in Verbier, Belle Uva, free stuff, making money as a model, becoming a photographer, and being an athlete
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
40:30: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
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43:30: Marko, outside of ski photography, Telemarking, leaving Europe, Coombs and Valdez
56:00: Himalayan Cataracts project, searching for trails, off the grid, quick hitters, and Jerry Garcia
77:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stanley Larsen
Bobby Brown was a dominant force at contests starting in 2010, and by 2017, it looked like he was on his way to his second Olympic Games, until that dream was taken away by injury. Knowing that traditional contests weren’t in his future, Bobby pivoted and took his tricks to the backcountry. Now, his pro ski life is totally different than when we talked in 2017, and this time around, we discuss his latest project, sponsor changes, breaking his back, Dynamic Medium, and a whole lot more. Peter Olenick asks a couple Inappropriate Questions
Bobby Brown Show Notes:
4:00: Once in a lifetime experiences, best ski year of his life, White Gold, and quick success
12:00: Going back to normal, firsts, triple cork 14, friend energy, and Olympic run ending injury
20:00: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com
Stanley: Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout
Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.
23:00: Cartilage transplant surgery, moving to Telluride, making the shift away from contests, Crosson, Dynamic Medium, and clean-cut Bobby Brown
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
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44:00: What is successful online, starting from scratch, breaking his back, sponsors and money,
55:00: Top to bottom, Red Bull Cascade, and the road gap
61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Peter Olenick
While Lucas Foster is not a one-trick pony, when he landed his Alley Oop Double McTwist in the pipe, his career and his life totally changed forever. What’s crazy is that Lucas grew up in Telluride, a place without a halfpipe, meaning Lucas came up learning his tricks at contests with barely any practice. Nowadays, Lucas has all the resources available to up the ante even more as he’s a member of the US Snowboard Team, and at just 24, who knows what he’ll add to his bag of tricks. On the podcast, we talk about his goal of being the GOAT, mentoring from Jason Cannon, contests, coaching, and more. Louie Vito asks “Inappropriate Questions”
Lucas Foster Show Notes:
5:00: Taylor Gold’s Home Break, the consequences when you go big, learning new tricks, and cheating.
12:00: Telluride, getting on snow, family, weekend warrior, sucking at team sports, skateboarding, divorce and diving into skate and snow with the goal of being the GOAT
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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: Culture, not having a pipe to practice in, homeschooling, sponsors, and money.
34:00: Touring in AZ, Jason Cannon and Quicksilver Young Guns.
41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com
Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)
43:00: Specializing in the pipe, US Team, X Games, getting focused, the Olympic year, and JJ Thomas
53:00: 2022 Olympics, the trick heard around the world (Alley Opp Double McTwist), the aftermath, and what does he need to win?
61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Louie Vito
Outside Festival is a first-year event in Denver aimed at bringing the outdoor industry, the consumers, the brands and the athletes together. I’m hearing this called the intersection of SBSW and CES for the outdoor industry. Outside has swung for the fences a lot over the years, and I travel to Colorado to see if the event lives up to the massive expectations. Along the way, I connect with Pat Milbery, Colter Hinchliffe, Shaun White, Robin Thurston, Jess Kimura, Julian Carr, Luis Benitez, Conrad Anker, and many more. It’s behind the scenes look at the first great Outside Festival.
Outside Festival Show Notes:
3:00: Day 1 Intro
6:30: Robin Thurston
10:00: Jess Kimura
14:00: Day 2 intro
15:00: Pat Milbery
17:00: Colter Hinchliffe
19:00: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com
Stanley: The leader in keeping things hot and cold
Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.
23:00: Shaun White
27:00: Conrad Anker
30:00: Caroline Gleich
34:00: Amie Engerbretson
37:00: Luis Benitez
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: The best test in the Pacific Northwest
45:00: Greg Stump
48:00: Julian Carr
50:00: Mike Arzt
53:00: Conor Hall
56:00: Robin Thurston
59:00: Chris Jerard
Photo art: Outside Festival Newsroom