Sid Pattison is a heli ski guide, an Everest veteran, and an all around badass, but what makes Sid different is who he is. Sid has the rare combination of a magnetic personality that lights up any situation, along with the ability to connect with every person he comes across, from the janitor to the CEO. These unique human skills, combined with his beast-like ability in the field, has created a fast lane in life that’s allowed Sid to leapfrog past more accomplished peers. He’s skipped some traditional steps on his way to things like guiding Everest, to his upcoming buy into North Cascade Heli Ski, but he doesn't cut corners. While nothing that Sid does is traditional, it’s always memorable and it eventually works out. This is a fun one
Sid Pattison Show Notes:
4:00: Sid does things different, wishing he was Jewish, and growing up with privilege
19:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn’t you Visit Idaho
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24:00: Living through the San Juan Era, having to leave Seattle, guiding, ski guiding, and getting an early opportunity in the Himalayas,
41:30: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
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44:00: Sherpa, Everest trips, the difference between both sides, heli skiing, getting people up mountains, more Everest and buying North Cascade Heli Skiing
70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Paul Butler
Seattle and Jackson Hole are the focus of this different Christmas episode. In Seattle, I checked out “The Common Line” snowboard event (which was incredible!!) and I talked to a few legends who stand sideways. After that, I caught up with skier and recent avalanche survivor, Adam U, before he played a punk rock show with his band Krontonamo. A couple days later, I traveled to Jackson Hole with the Outside Life crew to emcee an event and while I was there, I caught up with some more forward-facing legends. It’s a different episode that I think you’ll like.
Seattle to Jackson Hole Show Notes:
4:00: “The Common Line” Jesse Burtner, Pat Bridges, Colin Wiseman, Krush
19:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn’t you Visit Idaho
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Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar.
24:00: Adam U, Jackson Hole, Austin Lux
39:30: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
Thermic Heated Socks: If you have cold feet, there’s nothing better than thermic
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43:00: Austin Lux, Tommy Moe, Jason Strong, Tim Durtschi, Sick Rick Armstrong, Scott Davidson, and Wade Mckoy
Andrew Pollard is one of those kids that grew up at Alta and had the mountain as his babysitter/playground. And while it took Andrew a little longer to become a name in the ski industry--compared to his pro skier friends and classmates, Andrew eventually made it to the top. But what's different and cool about Andrew's story is that he's not just a skier; he’s also, an artist, a DJ, freeride coach, and in the podcast, he has no filter. All of this makes for a fun episode and Andrew’s little sister Jackie asks the Inappropriate Questions.
Andrew Pollard Show Notes:
4:00: 100 Hours from Home, Mongolia, no Skimo for Apo, reeling it in, family story, Alta crew, and exit strategy advice from Greg Harms
21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn’t you Visit Idaho
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Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar.
24:00: His thoughts on FIS putting Freeride in the Olympics, TGR, Sage, the influence of Seth Morrison, and hating self-promotion
40:30: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
Thermic Heated Socks: If you have cold feet, there’s nothing better than thermic
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43:00: Broke Americans on the FWT, money, and skiing with strategy
50:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jackie Pollard
George Couperthwait is one of those guys that everyone in skiing knows, likes, and respects. He's a visionary, who's ski industry life started in a van: going shop to shop, demo to demo, race to race...and he worked his way all the way up to the top of skiing With over 30 years working with brands like Rossignol and Stockli, George has taken his passion for sport and his love of product and weaved that into a world of building relationships and brands. It's an interesting peek behind the curtain with the brains behind the XXX and so much more.
George Couperthwait Show Notes:
4:00: Subprime products, growing up in NY, ski racing, coaching, relationship building, Nordica, tech rep life, and the 4S Kevlar
21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn’t you Visit Idaho
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Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar.
24:00: Alberto Tomba, Rossignol, working by Facsimile with France, Viper X, the C.U.T. series, a changing the industry with Freeride, Petersen and Pehota,
40:30: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
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43:00: Tanner Hall, asking a lot out of athletes, travel, the end of Rossignol, Stockli,
62:00: Inappropriate Questions
Chris Davenport hasn’t been on the podcast in a few years and since then, a lot in his world has changed and lot has stayed the same. Dav still goes on more incredible adventures than almost anyone in the ski industry but these days he’s not looking for firsts or anything like that, he’s more focused on chasing powder while leading groups that froth over time with Dav in the mountains. He really has built something special with his career, but it hasn’t all been easy. On the podcast we talk about the business of Dav, the Peak Ski fiasco, moving forward with a brand he’s stoked on, DPS Skis, and a whole lot more. Mutual friend, lawyer, and hardcore skier, Malone Camp asks the Inappropriate Questions.
Chris Davenport Show Notes:
4:00: Antarctica, Jim Morrison/Everest, being goal orientated, not driven by ego, his accomplishments, evolution of skiing, and Japan
21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn’t you Visit Idaho
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: His travels, the climate change he’s seen with his own eyes, Superstars Ski Camp, Aspen, and money
40:30: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks
Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)
43:00: Rhalves, McConkey, Coombs, Kastle, The Peak failure, and DPS
64:00: Inappropriate Questions with Malone Camp