While Mike Rogge is a publisher these days, he cut his teeth writing for some of the most important titles in snow and beyond. These days, life is all about changing the print model from a dying, corporate, ad driven business to a thriving, independent, boutique model that caters to what subscribers want. On the show, we talk about finding a home in skiing as a writer, Powder, The Ski Journal, his internet persona and so much more. Rogge has never been afraid to share his opinions which always makes for a great listen.
Mike Rogge Show Notes:
3:30: Twitter, reporting the truth, and summers at Great Escape and winters at West Mountain
10:30: Sports, night skiing, and the X Games at Mt Snow
16:30: Writing, opportunity through skiing, and flipping the script in family history
23:30: Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast
Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there
10 Barrel Brewery: Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone
25:30: Taking advantage of college, Simon Dumont Quarter Pipe, and working for The Meatheads
35:00: The Ski Show, Powder Magazine, and getting hired over others
43:30: Dragon: Get new goggles and really see the mountain use the code Powell15 to save 15%
Alpine Vans: Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better
45:30: Having the keys to the magazine, Tunnel Creek, the decline of Powder, and leaving
56:30: The Ski Journal, trying to buy three titles, having the deal fall apart, and telling the world about it
63:00: Mountain Gazette
69:00: Inappropriate Questions with Adam Jaber