The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Mark Fawcett is a legend in Canada and in snowboarding period.  One of the true OG’s in the sport, Mark still finds himself in the trenches of a sport that has created his amazing lifestyle for the past 30 plus years.  On the podcast, we talk about the beginning of snowboarding in his part of Canada, being the first-ever snowboard Academy kid, riding with Jeremy Jones, filming with the Jones’, his infamous photo, his Olympic tragedy in Nagano, and a whole lot more.  This one is a history lesson with one of the best.  Mark Fawcett Show Notes: 3:00:  Ross winning the gold 8:00:  Weedmaps.com  Weed question and ad 10:00:  Growing up in New Brunswick, ski racing, and seeing snowboarding for the first time 15:00:  Getting his first snowboard, rowing, getting into CVA 21:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 23:30:  Snowboarding camaraderie, New England Cup, specialization, and The Cross-M Team 32:00:  Staying in

Reggie Crist is the oldest member of the legendary skiing family, The Crists.  Being the first child, who excelled at everything, Reggie was treated differently and had all the opportunities in the world, minus his late start to ski racing.  That didn’t slow Reggie down and on the podcast, we talk about the Olympic days on race skis, X-Games gold years, and we bring it to today and the fat skis Reggie finds himself on with his Stellar Adventures.  Another legendary dude, another amazing podcast Reggie Crist Show Notes: 3:00:  Grateful Dead connection, Lawyers, and growing up with privilege 10:00:  Moving to Sun Valley, ski racing, and willing himself to be the best, his way 16:00:  His foundation, his travel, and random thoughts 20:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Glade Optics:  Get 10% off with the code TPM10 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 22:30:  Making the US Ski Team, South America, an average racing career, and the Olympics 30:

Troy Michels has spent 2 decades behind the scenes in the world of action sports working with the endemic and non-endemic brands who make things happen in sport.  Born and raised in the Midwest, Troy has always been a go-getter and we talk about how he quit snowboarding to ski, landed an internship with America’s ski brand, and parleyed that to jobs with Universal, Aspen, and Target before starting his own thing over at Resqwater.  We talk about the players, the events, the activations, and more on the podcast.  Troy Michels Show Notes: 3:00:  Snowboarding, Minnesota, and switching to skiing 11:00:  High North Ski Camp, immersing himself in the ski world and phone calls from Szochs 16:00:  Getting a K2 internship, Fitch, and his poster 21:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Glade Optics:  Get 10% off with the code TPM10 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 23:30:  Universal Studios, being courted by Aspen at 21 years old, and timing of X Gam

Josh Bibby is one of those standout Canadian skiers who made his way to the pro rankings via the competition circuit and spent some time on the bubble of the slopestyle scene and then left that all in the rear-view mirror to film for video parts.  The thing that really sets Josh apart from the rest, aside from his style, is his amazing, funny personality and antics.  On the podcast we talk about coming up in moguls, the Vernon crew, working with me, sponsors, money, firefighting, and a whole lot more.  Josh Bibby Show Notes: 3:00:  A Bibby sense of humor, stag parties, and growing up in Vernon 12:00:  The Bibby’s, history at Silver Star, mogul program, the people that come out of Vernon 20:15:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Glade Optics:  Get 10% off with the code TPM10 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 23:00:  Twin Tips, turning down the BC Mogul Team, inverts, and WSI 30:00:  The 2004 US Open, Josh Dueck, 4th at WSI Big Air and living

Shannon Dunn-Downing was the first dominant woman in the world of snowboard halfpipe and another absolute living legend.  Shannon rode everything and learned tricks at a time when there weren’t many pipes or jumps to practice on. If that wasn’t enough, Shannon was also responsible for not only building a new sport, but also blazing a path for women in this new sport…Another do not miss episode!!! Shannon Dunn-Downing Show Notes: 3:00: Making Dave Downing’s snowboard career 5:00:  Weedmaps.com  Weed question and ad 9:30:  More Dave, money and  equality 24:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 26:00: Growing up in Chicago, rink life, gymnastics, and moving to Steamboat Springs 31:00: Skiing, finding snowboarding, and quitting skiing forever 35:00: High School prankster, contests, and getting her big break on a road trip 43:30: ISF title years, dropping out of school, Peter Glenn Ski and Sports Glade Optics:  G

Tanner Hall is a name that needs no introduction to those who know snow.  Tanner rose to fame as a little kid in the late 90’s, when he started collecting X-Games medals.  Nowadays, at 38, Tanner spends his time competing on the Freeride World Tour, filming for his personal projects, and, most recently, shooting for X-Games Real Snow/tearing his achilles.  We talk about it all on the podcast…It’s another DO NOT MISS episode with another living legend…. Tanner Hall Show Notes: 3:00:  Early Season, Mt Baker, urban trips, and X games real snow 14:00:  GED, getting hurt, quick turnaround for surgery, and insurance. 16:00:  Getting into skiing, racing, Sugar Bowl Academy, and quitting race 24:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Glade Optics:  Get 10% off with the code TPM10 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 26:30:  How hard he works, his movie Forever, and bringing CP back into the mix 33:00:  CP funds the project, selling a feeling, burning b

The name Isaac Freeland is not one most people know in skiing, which is a shame. Isaac was named ‘Rookie of the Year’ for the Freeride World Tour in 2020.  What’s more impressive than that is that he’s also the overall Freeride World Tour Champion—Holy Crap!!  And, between almost not making the tour on his last attempt, his allergies, being an only child, ski racing, and more, it makes for an awesome listen.  Isaac Freeland Show Notes: 3:00:  Showing up in Verbier and finding out he won 8:00:  Weedmaps.com  Weed question and ad 10:00:  Growing up in San Diego as an only child, Parkour, allergies, and epi-pens 16:00:  Getting into skiing, racing, Sugar Bowl Academy, and quitting race 23:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Glade Optics:  Get 10% off with the code TPM10 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 25:00:  The freeride program, competing, and who does he look up to 31:00:  Rare Injuries, college, and trying to be “pro” 38:00:  Almost ma

Before people were talking about women in skiing, Kim Reichhelm was the woman in skiing.  From racing on the US Ski Team, to filming with Greg Stump, to creating the K2 women’s program, Kim has been ahead of her time and she’s done things in a way that only she can pull off.  On the podcast, we talk about losing toes, making the US Ski Team, getting kicked off the ski team, and becoming the first woman of extreme skiing….It’s another DO NOT MISS Episode with a living legend. Kim Reichhelm Show Notes: 3:00:  Injury, Menopause, Covid and skiwithkim.com 13:00:  Losing her big toe, dyslexia, and crushing it on the playground and horseback riding 18:00:  Privilege, Skiing, and SMS 22:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast Glade Optics:  Use the code TMP10 for 10% off 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 24:30:  Seeking her dad’s approval, winning races, and making the team 30:30:  What sucked about the US Team, getting kicked off the team, and not ma

Ross Rebagliati was the first-ever gold medalist in Olympic snowboarding.  He was also the first Olympian to have his medal taken away and given back.  Instead of being a blessing, the Olympic Medal ended up being a curse for Ross.  On the podcast, we talk about how the biggest triumph of his life turned into a series of wrong turns--for a guy who should be a household name.  It’s an interesting one with an athlete who was wronged, but he's also an athlete who never really helped himself. Ross Rebagliati Show Notes: 6:00:  Skiing, Palmer, and ski racing 18:00:  Craig Kelly, Burton, racing, and snowboard goals 24:45:  10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone Glade Optics:  Enter the code TPM to get 10% off Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast 22:30:  Partying when he moved to Whistler, The World Cup Tour, winning the Mt Baker Banked Slalom 33:30:  The end of Burton, F2 Snowboards, and finding out about the Olympics 38:00:  The beginning of the Olympic

Caite Zeliff grew up in a ski town but she wasn’t a skier. She was an only child to a single mom; she didn’t have the easy life of most of my guests.  She found skiing through a school program, found her way into ski racing, and then worked her ass off.  She earned scholarships to elite high schools, came close to the US Ski Team,  raced in college briefly, got hurt, and gave up on racing forever.  With that identity in the past, she’s carved out a path in Jackson Hole that has her filming with TGR and Warren Miller.  It's a great story. Caite Zeliff Show Notes: 3:30:  The virus and being a pro skier, New Hampshire, and what she did before skiing 8:00:  Growing up with a single mom, getting into skiing through a program, and racing 12:00:  Getting attention through doing well, Proctor Academy scholarship, and not making the US Team 21:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone Elan Skis:  75 Years of Good Times

Danny Davis is back for round two and he delivers once again.  We pick up from where we left off and talk about the X-Games, the Olympics, music, pro models, image, Simon Dumont, and Mason Aguirre asks Inappropriate Questions. Another Do Not Miss episode. Danny Davis Part 2 Show Notes: 3:00:  School, the road back from injury, and trick progression 14:00:  Risk, 2017 injury, judging, and tours 26:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Glade Optics:  Get 10% off your order with code TPM10 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 28:00:  Frends, making pro models, and music 45:00: COAL Headwear  Use the code powell15 for 15% off Peter Glenn Ski and Sports 47:00:  Pressure at contests, winning X Games, and weed 54:00:  The Olympics, Simon Dumont, and the video part that has always eluded him 63:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Mason Aguirre

Not too many household names in snowboarding come out of Detroit, and not all snowboarders live the free-spirited life that Danny Davis does.  An all-around fun laid back person, Most of Danny Davis’ career has been performing under the pressure of halfpipe events on the global level.  And he crushed it for a long time.  On the podcast we talk about his midwestern roots, coming up, Frends, Shaun White, near-death experiences.  Inappropriate Questions are all-time and asked by Luke Mitrani.  Do not miss Part 1 with Danny Davis.  Danny Davis Show Notes: 3:00:  Working on his house, Mountain Dew, and Michigan 16:00:  Sports, being small, getting hurt, and rough places 23:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 25:30:  The Middle Earth Series, Hood, and pro-level events 34:30:  Frends, madness encouraged, and Shaun White 44:00:  COAL Headwear  Use the code powell15 for 15% off Peter Glenn Ski and Sports 46:00:  Ol

Elena Hight has spent most of her career chasing gold, Olympic Gold, X-Games Gold, and US Open Gold, all until recently.  Elena is now at a crossroads in her career, she’s put contests in the rear-view mirror and is chasing bigger mountains and lines.  On the podcast we talk about her movie that documents this journey, Blank Canvas, her contest career and so much more.  It’s another awesome listen! Elena Hight Show Notes: 3:00:  Blank Canvas, Hana Beaman, Travis Rice, Grizzly Spine and comparing the backcountry to contests 16:00:  Growing up in Hawaii. Moving to the mainland, and gymnastics 19:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 21:00:  Snowboarding, Kelly Clark, and not living a normal life 31:00:  The 2006 Olympics, sponsorship, and money 40:00:  COAL Headwear  Use the code powell15 for 15% off Peter Glenn Ski and Sports 41:30:  2010 Olympics, documenting her next journey, X Games Gold, and Jeremy Jones

Mike Hattrup is another living legend. He was part of “The Good Squad”, on the US Freestyle Team, and a star Blizzard of Aahhh’s, and a longtime pro skier who turned telemark and backcountry badass.  On the podcast we talk about hurting himself again, all things Greg Stump, K2, stretching college out 7 years, the death of tele, and a lot of skiing.  It’s another DO NOT MISS episode. Mike Hattrup Show Notes: 3:00:  Getting hurt again, Pieps, growing up in Seattle 9:00:  Talented athletes, Crystal Freestyle Camp, and the extending college plan 16:00:  The Goon Squad, Tahoe, haircuts, fraternities, and Steamboat 21:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone Elan Skis:  75 Years of Good Times 24:00:  Meeting Stump, making the US Team, and hurting his knee 30:30:  Blizzard of Aahhh’s, remote rescue, and bringing on Plake 37:00:  K2 product manager, and getting laid off and then signing an athlete team 42:00: COAL Hea

Bob Klein is one of the rare first wavers of snowboarders that I’ve had on the podcast.  He is that first-generation when everything was being figured out—he was an early Burton team rider, he had a Sessions store, he worked with athletes like Palmer, Holmes, and Cass…He’s done so much.  We talk about a lot of it on the podcast and it’s a snowboard history lesson with a good dude who’s not afraid to admit his mistakes.  Brad Holmes asks the Inappropriate Questions. Bob Klein Show Notes: 5:00:  Palmer, Holmes, Cass and other clients 11:30:  The story behind his Linkedin, growing up in Southern California and privilege 16:00: Skiing, moving to Tahoe, hanging out at his house, and 70’s inventions 24:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 26:00:  The Winterstick Deal, Tahoe City halfpipe, and finding the backcountry 31:30:  Competing, getting a Burton, and getting on the Burton Team. 46:45:  COAL Headwear  Use t

Episode 200 is a 3-part extravaganza where we revisit some controversial guests and then talk to the best skier of our time.  For this one, I caught back up with John Spriggs to find out about the aftermath of his legal issues and where life is now, but John made me pull that audio.  Next, it’s on to Ben Weis, where we find out if he was able to stay sober…and the icing on the cake is an hour with the most decorated skier medal wise in X Games history and more importantly one of the most stylish skiers of all time, Henrik Harlaut.  Another Style master, Phil Casabon, asks the Inappropriate Questions.  I chatted with Henrik in mid-October and here is the DO NOT MISS Episode 200. Henrik Harlaut Show Notes: 3:00:  John Spriggs 11:30:  Ben Weis 16:00:  Skiing, moving to Tahoe, hanging out at his house, and 70’s inventions 19:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone Elan Skis:  75 Years of Good Times 21:45:  Ben We

Dave Downing is a living legend in the snowboard world who is married to another living legend, Shannon Dunn Downing.  But he’s so much more than just a husband.  He’s a surfer shop rat who landed a job as a snowboard sales rep and somehow, was able to turn that into 15 years of pro snowboarding before becoming one of the most real ambassadors/whatever he does for Burton, that there is.  It’s a history lesson this week that brings it all the way to today…. Dave Downing Show Notes: 5:00:  Religion, sports, and surfing 10:30:  Surf Shop days, finding snowboarding, and college to be a fireman 14:00:  Working for the Burton Reps, Big Bear, and meeting Craig Kelly, 17:00  Going out to Utah, filming, and learning from legends 23:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 24:30:  Style, transitioning from rep to rider, developing product, and contests 32:30:  Sponsors, equality, and how is involved is Jake? 41:00:  Spli

Anthony Boronowski is an artist, an athlete, an entrepreneur, and one of the more underground and influential skiers of the “newschool” movement. On the podcast, we talk about his championship mogul days, being coached by Mike Douglas and Shane Szocs, High North, the K2 days, Armada days, JP Auclair, and so much more. Artist Ryan Schmies asks the Inappropriate Questions and I know I say it every week, but this is another do not miss episode. Anthony Boronowski Show Notes: 5:00:  Growing up in Vancouver, his lip scar, skiing, and other sports 11:30:  Blackcomb Freestyle team, moguls, and work ethic 15:00:  Shane Szocs, intensity, image, and college/Whistler 23:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 25:30:  Quitting moguls, High North, Powder, and the loss of the glacier 35:30:  Getting a sled, the artist, the Propaganda Loop and leaving K2 44:00:  COAL Headwear  Use the code powell15 for 15% off Peter Glenn Sk

Another week, another legendary athlete.  Barrett Christy didn’t start snowboarding until she was 19 years old.  She was a scholarship-level team sports girl who traded her scholarship for a life-changing road trip that led her to snowboarding.  On the podcast we talk about winning more X Games medals than almost anyone, competing in the Olympics, equality, money, and so much more.  It’s another do not miss episode. Barrett Christy Show Notes: 6:00: Superhuman snowboard powers, growing up in PA, and not taking her college scholarship 12:00: Dead shows, heading out west and her ski background 15:00: Snowboarding, life direction, and moving to Crested Butte 23:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 25:30: Traveling for contests, girly girl, and 94 Nationals 30:30: Alaska, competing against hero’s, equality, and X Games 48:00:  COAL Headwear  Use the code powell15 for 15% off Peter Glenn Ski and Sports 50:00:  

Andy Mahre comes from legendary ski blood.  His dad and his twin brother are Olympic Medalists and were part of the fabric of 80’s Americana.  Andy’s skiing is a totally different direction compared to where his dad was taking skiing.  While Andy did race for a bit, he left that world to become one of the more innovative skiers of his time, with his effortless switch landings, huge drops, and calm style that have inspired a generation of skiers.  It’s another do not miss episode. Andy Mahre Show Notes: 5:00:  The pro bucket list, born to ski at White Pass, and Olympian Dad 14:00: First memories of skiing, racing, Harrison and other friends 20:00: Skiing is changing, ski culture and traveling to contests 27:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 29:00:  Moving to Mammoth, his breakout year, and the Zero Spin 36:00:  The K2 Back 9, breaking his back, and Idea/Nimbus 46:15:  COAL Headwear:  Use the code powell15