The Snowboard Project

Introducing the new season of The Snowboard Project    This year we will cover two subjects that every snowboarder has in common: Where to ride and what gear to ride with.    We will release seven episodes on places to ride and seven episodes on the best brands in the sport.    The Snowboard Project is brought to you by Slush the Magazine.

in this episode we follow the path that took Josh from the small mountains of rural Pennsylvania all the way to Alaska. At one time in the sport Alaska was considered the domain of the professional athlete or the super rich. NO MORE. Today recreational riders are pushing the bounderies of access further than riders with corporate budgets ever have.     This is the journey that one rider took to become a local in one of the best areas to be a skier or rider - Valdez, Alaska.    Consider supporting this independant voice in snowboard media at: http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

Josh McPain is an unlikely suspect to become a local at one of the best snowboarding spots in the world: Valdez, Alaska. In this two part series we beak down what it takes to ride the most intimidating mountains anywhere. In the second episode we will cover Josh's  story coming from rural Pennsylvania to the mountains of Alaska. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THIS INDEPENDANT VOICE IN SNOWBOARD MEDIA http://PATREON.COM/THESNOWBOARDPROJECT

In this episoide of The Snowboard Project we talk with New York Times best selling author Eric Blehm about his latest book: The Darkest White, the story of snowboarding legend Craig Kelly.  This is an interesting tale documenting the life of the sport's first superstar, 4 time world champion turned backcountry pioneer Craig Kelly - following his life and adventures in the world of snowboarding.  Eric Blehm, the author cut his literaryt teeth at the snowboarding publicatiln Transworld Snowboarding before turning to writing full time.      Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project at http://patreoncom/thesnowboardproject

In this episode of Real Talk, Chad Otterstrom, Eddie Wall and Mark Sullivan discuss what it takes to become a pro in today's media and competition landscape.    They also talk about The Darkest White, a new book by author Eric Blehm that focus' on the life of nowboarding legend Craig Kelly.   Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

On this episode of the Snowboard Project we talk with artist Scott Lenhardt who has created the graphics for more than 60 Burton snowboards - including the women's first pro model, Free Thinker series and much more. His boards have been regularly featured on the podiums of the X-Games and Olympics. And here is the special news for all snowboard collectors out there - he is going to auction off all of the original artwork, sketches and boards that he had a hand in designing starting February 3RD.  YOU CAN CHECK OUT. A PREVIEW OF THE AUCTION HERE: https://www.nathanre.com/auctions/single-owner-artists-collection-scott-lenhardt-burton-snowboards-graphic-artist-30-years-of-innovation-and-flow   PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW HE SNOWBOARD PROJECT.   Go to http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject to support advertisng free snowboard media.

This week we talk with former snowboarding super pro Eddie Wall. This interview is somewhat different than the other ones Eddie has done and was both fun and interesting.    Please take the time to review the podcast and rate it.   and check our Patreon at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

In this episode of Real Talk, Chad Otterstrom and Mark Sullivan discuss current snow conditions, events, videos and more.   Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

On this episode of The Snowboard Project, we talk to one of the godfathers of powder surfing, Shark Powderboard's Tim Wesley. ( http://sharkpowderboards.com ) Along with Wolle Nyvelt, Jeremy Jensen and Greg Todds Tim's long time dedication to pow surfing puts him amongst the most iconic contributers to the discipline.    If you are not farmiliar with powder surfing, check out some of these videos: Powsurfing! 2020-21 Sharksnowsurf season recap  https://youtu.be/0_dbFdWgfRM?si=F1GQyR_UuqUzOOv_ Powdersurfing - Triple Overhead https://youtu.be/H-sRC4pOPOU?si=n8Ii9Hx60P7dOlv6    Powsurf fin install!! https://youtu.be/QD8dyZ_Q2h4?si=h42u3-9301vGHryL  Shark Snowsurf - Icicle TV  https://vimeo.com/40137952    Shark Snowsurf and Tim Wesley - Brian Schaefer https://youtu.be/i-LTz7l7oi0?si=iAUL0AjuX8qah-HB    Shreddin’ for Ken - Matt Wainhousehttps://vimeo.com/87833321 NOTHING <a href="https://youtu.be/0wOm_OUVxvs?si=98f5ffcWhKmlyKAv" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/0wOm_OUVxvs?si%3D98f5ffcWhKmlyKAv&source=gmail&ust=1700689369661000&usg=AOvVaw1rgV52p-ej-VxUNpE8

We are back with a new episode of Real Talk with Chad Otterstrom and Mark Sullivan. In this episode we talk about the preseason as well as the beginning of the new snowboarding season. Then we discuss the question, "What is wrong with snowboarding?"   Support independent snowboarding media at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject Send us feedback at [email protected]    Here is a transcription of the show:   Mark (00:20.844) Today we have another episode of Real Talk on the Snowboard Project. I'm joined by Chad Otterstrom. Chad is a contender for greatest of all time status in the sport of snowboarding. He would never claim that for himself, so I'll just claim it for him. How you doing today, Chad? Chad (00:27.892) Yeah. Chad (00:47.722) I'm good, just, you know, I just moved out of Breckenridge for the season. I'll be back and forth. But I've been living in my truck for the last 16.5 months. Mark (00:57.756) 16.5, okay. You were counting the days, I see. Chad (00:59.963) the Yeah, now I'm back. I'm back and I got a place and you know, for my dogs, I live by a river. It's awesome. I'm doing good. Mark (01:09.464) Okay, well maybe you can explain this. It's like you were living in your truck for 16 and a half months. Why? Chad (01:16.978) Um, because I'm trying to crack the code, uh, of passive income. I was trying to Airbnb my condo and see how that went. And instead of renting a place, I just put a topper on my truck and just went rogue. And, and, uh, that, you know, six months to a year turned into 16 months, which is longer than expected, but, uh, now I've cracked the code and, uh, yeah, I was just going to, yeah, I got a place to sleep. I have a bed. Mark (01:19.535) Mm-hmm. Mark (01:36.22) Mm-hmm. Mark (01:41.772) You cracked the code and you're back in the house? Chad (01:46.186) outside of the back of my truck. Mark (01:47.82) Okay, so you were on the road for 16 and a half months. What's like the coolest thing that you saw while you were on the road? Chad (01:53.274) Um, I saw way too many whole foods parking lots. Uh, I did get hit by a semi and Edwards. I was parked at a rest area and the semi clipped me and then took off. And that cost me thousands of dollars because the insurance didn't cover that because they took off. Um, that wasn't the coolest thing. That was for sure. But, uh, I did, I went to Japan. I went to Canada. I went to Alaska. I went to Mount Hood. I did all these things that didn't require my own home. So, uh. Mark (01:56.684) Okay. Oh. Mark (02:17.372) That's right. Mark (02:21.509) Mm-hmm. Chad (02:22.742) I did all the, yeah, like last year, the only thing I didn't do last year was go to Rick's Grants. And I wanted to put that

The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by:   Spark R&D  http://sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  http://cardiffsnow.com   Tailgate Alaska  http://tailgatealaska.com     We kick off this episode of The Splitboard Project with Markus Moser guide with Splitboar-camps.at - a guide in Austria about his season. We then turn things over to  co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter live from a mountain hamlet in Austria.  Will and Mark discuss the new trade shows in North America and Europe as well as highlighting boards from Cardiff, Burton, Nitro, Applied and Dupraz. Mark does an interview with dedicated splitboarder and NPR Planet Money reporter Greg Rolasky ( https://www.npr.org/people/726239784/greg-rosalsky ). You can tweet him here. @elliswonk Next Mark and Will talk Travel Tips in the Tool Belt segment.   Finally we catch up with Rob Kingwill about his Shaper’s Summit http://avalon7.com event as well as the beginning of the season in Jackson Hole Wyoming.  Music by: The Shoot Dangs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfg9nFSHL82SWVWN3YUe2w   Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]   To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284 Bozeman, MT USA 59772 Spark R & D Avalanche Resources <span style= "f

The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by:   Spark R&D  http://sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  http://cardiffsnow.com   Tailgate Alaska  http://tailgatealaska.com     We kick off this episode of The Splitboard Project with co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter live from the ski track. We talk with Silverton guide and former pro rider Chris Coulter about guiding on a splitboard. Will shares his Split Resolutions - Splitboard resolutions for the new year and finally we talk with Natural Selection guide Jason Champion about  winter camping in the Eastern Sierras. ( http://www.sierranevadasplitboarding.com )     Music by: The Shoot Dangs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfg9nFSHL82SWVWN3YUe2w   Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]   To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284 Bozeman, MT USA 59772 Spark R & D Avalanche Resources https://www.sparkrandd.com/connect/avalanche-education-and-resources/

The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by:  Spark R&D http://sparkrandd.com Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tailgate Alaska http://tailgatealaska.com   We kick off the new season of The Splitboard Project with co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter.     Will also fills us in on some of the new Split videos this season with a Spark R&D movie event.  .  The Earn Your Turns Movie Night feared SOMOS - https://youtu.be/6nbM77hSEvg Boogie 3 - https://youtu.be/s7hoHz7Dp6A The Spring Branch Road - https://youtu.be/QxErY5yQRCo Amanacer - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cew0pkqpdpm/?hl=en  65% - https://youtu.be/Kla1uI_5xY0  First we catch up with Will - love from the skintrack at Bridger Bowl Montana. (https://bridgerbowl.com/ ). Then we catch up with Elena Hight who has two new film releases this season.    Ark (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roAyNph-muo)  Edge of the Earth Episode 1 (https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYq58LwucDkqSLgEAAAAC:type:series?source=googleHBOMAX&action=play)    Then we catch up with Scott Zergebel, founder of Holden Outerwear (http://holdenouterwear.com) about exploring Splitboarding in Southern California.   Finally we talk with some tips about kicking off the new season.

In this episode I talk with Dustin James about the Tailgate Alaska event as well as adventure freeriding, which has become an evolution in the approach to Alaskan freeriding.   Brought to you by: Mark Sullivan Ender Song: Be Strog Tailgate Alaska verson by Sizzla Kalonji

What to expect from season five of The Snowboard Project. Hosted by Mark Sullivan ________ Music by: F.T.B.• Robert Glasper  • In My Element Jazz https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-my-element/715791421

The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D EARTH DAY • Season Two Episode Five The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our Fifth episode of the season, our segments include: SPARK R&D UPDATES FOR 2023! Feature INTERVIEW with NEIL PROVO LIVING GREEN and the impact you make with special guest Sam Hill BONUS: Chris Bona from Polaris industries talks the future of Electric Snowmobiles This episode is sponsored by:   Spark R&D @sparkrandd www.sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  @cardiffsnow www.cardiffsnow.com Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website)    Artilect   @artilect.studio http://artilect.studio   Thanks to @baldfacelodge @oakley @686 @unitedshapes @owneroperator @towprolifts @owneroperator for their support.    Hosted by:  Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan Music by: The Shoot Dangs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfg9nFSHL82SWVWN3YUe2w   Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]     Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   Please support The Snowboard Project: www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284 Bozeman, MT USA 59772

The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimaterly - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. We start off this week with a short interview with a guy who pushes the limits of what is possible on a snowboard - albeit without sponsors, media exposure or a paycheck. Gary is a guy who works all season to ride - and push his own personal progression in the sport.  Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimately - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. This week we with a number of participants and staff members from Tailgater Alaska - the annual freeride festival held on Thompson Pass. Artilect Studio http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimately - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. This week we talk with Brady Longhurst, Kevin from Anchorage and Pat Cray about their experiences here. We also check in with Sean Clawson and Will Brommelsiek about their favorite runs around basecamp.  http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimaterly - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. We start off this week with a short interview with a guy who pushes the limits of what is possible on a snowboard - albeit without sponsors, media exposure or a paycheck. Sean is a guy who works all season to ride - and push his own personal progression in the sport.  Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D That Time of Year • Season Two Episode Two  The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our third episode of the new season, our segments include: Live from the Splitboard Festival Spark R&D founder Will Ritter interviews attendees at there Bozeman Splitboard Festival including: Elle and Mike Meru Zack Bailey https://bozemansplitfest.wordpress.com Ben Hillie http://westonsnowboards.com Tyler Hoffman http://tahoelab.com  Tool Belt: Getting Ready for a Splitboard Festival Will breaks down some tips for making the most out a trip to a split board festival on the skin track. Feature: Splitboard Festivals with Dan Ventura The marketing manager of Sark R&D breaks down the 411 on starting a splitboarding festival. Bucket List: Boliva, India, Norway & Alaska Cardiff pro rider Neil Provo breaks down some of our sports most aspirational destinations. Ask Will Listener questions for Spark R&D founder Will Ritter.   This episode is sponsored by:   Spark R&D @sparkrandd www.sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  @cardiffsnow www.cardiffsnow.com Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website)    Artilect   @artilect.studio http://artilect.studio   Thanks to @baldfacelodge @oakley @686 @unitedshapes @owneroperator @towprolifts @owneroperator for their support.    Hosted by:  Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan Music by: The Shoot Dangs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfg9nFSHL82SWVWN3YUe2w   Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]     Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   Please support The Snowboard Project: www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! P

Career Starter Pack: So You Want to be a Photograher? In this episode we take an in depth look on what it takes to be a professional photographer through the lens of those who have achieved success in the game.  Hosted and Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]     Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   Please support The Snowboard Project: www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject     Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com

Featuring snowboarding legends Stevie Alters and Jason ‘J2’ Rasmus, this is a unique look into the life and legend of J2. The first half relates some pretty funny stories. The second half talks about dealing with cancer. This is a heavy episode. Be warned there is some ‘adult, not P.C.’ content in this episode. About: The Snowboard Projectis a new podcast about snowboarding featuring snowboarding former editor of Snowboarder Magazine and SNOWBOARD Magazine founder Mark Sullivan.     About The Host: Mark Sullivan worked in snowboarding media for more than 25 years, starting at a grassroots level, making zines, to redefining print and online snowboarding media through Snowboarder Magazine and Snowboard Magazine. In addition, Mark is the most experienced color commentator in the sport’s history, announcing global events for the past 20 years including the US Open, Grand Prix Series and Olympics. Mark has also been the expert on snowboarding for NBC Sports, Eurosport Television and the annual ISPO Trade show in Munich Germany. However, Mark is most proud of bringing thousands of riders to experience the mountains of Alaska - to face their personal fears and find the sport’s ultimate challenge with his Tailgate Alaska event.   Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project. Go to http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject   Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject Please consider supporting us at http://www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject   You can follow us on Instagram @thesnowboardproject THE SNOWBOARD PROJECT Stevie Alters and J2 Hosted by Mark Sullivan Produced by Mark Sullivan

REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines.   This season our format will change to do deep dives on  a single subject matter - in this episode we talk OLYMPICS and in particular all of the excitementaround judging at the Olympics  with legend Bjorn Leines and legend and event judge Chad Otterstrom. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines.   This season our format will change to do deep dives on  a single subject matter - in this episode we talk Natural Selection with legend Bjorn Leines and legend and evnt judge Chad Otterstrom. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

The Olympic's have just kicked off and with it, controversy over the results from the slopestyle results. We check in with Brad Jay, on the ground in China. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com  Oakley Snowboarding http://oakley.com The Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com     Help support The Snowboard Project: http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

The Olympic's have just kicked off, so we checked in with brad J. who is on the ground as snowboarding announcer for host broadcaster OBS.   Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com  Oakley Snowboarding http://oakley.com The Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com     Help support The Snowboard Project: http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D That Time of Year • Season Two Episode Two  The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our third episode of the new season, our segments include: Live from the Skintrack Spark R&D founder Will Ritter co-hosts the entire show live from the skin track in Montana  Bucket List: The Pyrenees with Victor Perise The Pyreenees Mo9utaibs straddle France Spain and And0rra and offer easy access and good powder. Splitboard.Eus Victor Perise fill us in on some local knowledge. http://splitboard.eu   Tool Belt: Maple Syrup as Skin Glue? Will breaks down some tips for staying energized on the skin track. Feature: Robin Van Gyn From cmnpetitor to guide to filmer to filmmaker and back to competing agin, Robin has had a diverse and remarkable career in snowboarding and splitboarding.   http://robinvangyn.com   Ask Will Listener questions for Spark R&D founder Will Ritter.   This episode is sponsored by:   Spark R&D @sparkrandd www.sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  @cardiffsnow www.cardiffsnow.com Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website)    Artilect   @artilect.studio http://artilect.studio   Thanks to @baldfacelodge @oakley @686 @unitedshapes @owneroperator @towprolifts @owneroperator for their support.    Hosted by:  Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan Music by: The Shoot Dangs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfg9nFSHL82SWVWN3YUe2w   Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]     Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   Please support The Snowboard Project: www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284 Bozeman,

Chris Wellhausen was the final photo editor for both SNOWBOARDER Magazine and Transworld Snowboarding before taking a role as photo editor of the Men's Journal. From his start as a dedicated East Coast snowboarder to the pilgrimage to the west, Chris followed the same path as any core riders, before  picking up a camera and finding his calling. The rest, as some salt is history.      Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com  Oakley Snowboarding http://oakley.com The Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com     Help support The Snowboard Project: http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

Olympic Qualifiers Almost Live & Behind the Scenes In this episode we take you one a behind the scenes look at The US Grand Prix at Mammoth, which wrapped up 12 hours ago. The Grand Prix serves as the qualification events for the US Olympic Snowboard scene.  This is an experimental episode - so let us know what you think - email [email protected]   Featuring: Stuart Clark @stuartseeclark Jonas Brewer @foto_ghoulag Louie Vito @louievito Matt 'Slip Matt' Chapman @djslipmatt Brad Jay @bradjaymc Sarah Welliver Jonathan 'DC' Oketen  @djdcearth David Wise @mrdavidwise Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

Chip Wilson is a self made billionaire - who got his start as a snowboard clothing brand founder.  After selling the brand he started, Westbeach, Chip went on to create the first yoga pants - creating the brand Lulu Lemon. Perhaps the most revealing part is the entrepreneurial struggle of starting brands - and achieving a good work/life balance - as well as some hard learned insights from the most accomplished person ever to get his start in snowboarding. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com  Oakley Snowboarding http://oakley.com The Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com     Help support The Snowboard Project: http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines.   This season our format will change to do deep dives on  a single subject matter - in this episode we talk new snowboard contests leading up to the 2022 Winter Olympics.   Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com SUPPORT THE SNOWBOARD PROECT http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

Real Talk 4.4 is coming. unfortunately one of our cohosts got a case of the Delta and is feeling pretty miserable - so we will wait for him to feel better.

The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D Rad Dads & the Shire • Season Two Episode Two  The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our second episode of the new season, our segments include: Live from the Skintrack Spark R&D founder Will Ritter do-hosts the entire show live from the skin track on Brisger Bowl.    Feature: Mike Meru & The Chuting Gallery Professional by day, father by night and splitboarder by weekend, Mike Meru lives a full life. He also happens to be the first split boarder to do all of Utah's infamous Chuting Gallery lines. And that is only a small part of this in depth interview,  Tool Belt:Getting Your Gear Set for the New Year Will breaks down some tips for avoiding catastrophic gear failures on the hill. Bucket List: Mike Handford New Zealand New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, most agree. It is also home to some amazing mountains and adventures. mike Handford, a British transplant breaks it down. Ask Will Listener questions for Spark R&D founder Will Ritter.   This episode is sponsored by:   Spark R&D @sparkrandd www.sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  @cardiffsnow www.cardiffsnow.com Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website)    Artilect   @artilect.studio http://artilect.studio   Thanks to @baldfacelodge @oakley @686 @unitedshapes @owneroperator @towprolifts @owneroperator for their support.    Hosted by:  Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan Music by: The Shoot Dangs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfg9nFSHL82SWVWN3YUe2w   Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]     Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   Please support The Snowboard Project: www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Spark R&D c/o Free stickers! PO Box 3284</p

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On today’s episode of Pro Files: Well Seasoned - Gary land. Gary Land is an award-winning director and photographer whose career has produced an unparalleled portfolio of broadcast and print work. He began as a photography legend in the snowboarding industry, and from there has shot countless A-list celebrity athletes, numerous large scale ad-campaigns from Nike to AT&T to Coca-Cola, and collaborated with the likes of Stance Socks, Undefeated, and Bodega, who’ve all designed products that feature Gary’s images. He collaborated with Peter Jackson and Neil Blomkamp to create pre-visuals for the movie District 9, and his most recent photography books are Born to Play Baseball and AI, a collection of action and behind the scenes portraits of Allen Iverson that span over a decade. Gary’s scope of work, reputation and creative drive are unmatched in the history of snowboarding.  This is an interesting episode - the backstory of a legend in the sport, lessons from playing multiple positions across the industry and healthy passion for the fun of snowboarding. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com  Oakley Snowboarding http://oakley.com The Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com     Help support The Snowboard Project: http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject <

Career Starter Pack: So You Want to be Sponsored? In this episode we take an in depth look on what it takes to be a sponsored snowboarder and break down some broad ideas that can help you achieve or maintain sponsors in the sport.  Hosted and Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]     Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   Please support The Snowboard Project: www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject     Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com

The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D A New Season • Season Two Episode One  The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our first episode of the new season, our segments include: Live from the Skintrack Pretty much anything on Spark R&D founder Will Ritter’s mind this month co ing to you from a local backcountry spot in Bozeman.    Bucket List: Alaska with Ryland Bell Ryland has been a backcountry athlete for Jones for quite some time. He used to spend his winters in Tahoe. Now he hangs out at his cabin in Haines Alaska -and makes the most of the limited hours of light in the 'dark season'.  Tool Belt: Sharp and Pointies in the Early Season Will breaks down some tips for making the most of your spring. From communicating with your group, to waxing your skins - there is some good practical knowledge here.  Pro Tips: Chad Otterstrom Chad is a legend of freestyle snowboarding. He is also a long time dedicated split boarder. In this segment he gives you tips for the new season.  Yeah/Nay What would you not do again - what would you always do - Will weighs in on what not to do again - and things that are worth repeating.   This episode is sponsored by:   Spark R&D @sparkrandd www.sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  @cardiffsnow www.cardiffsnow.com Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website)    Artilect   @artilect.studio http://artilect.studio   Thanks to @baldfacelodge @oakley @686 @unitedshapes @owneroperator @towprolifts @owneroperator for their support.    Hosted by:  Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan Music by: The Shoot Dangs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfg9nFSHL82SWVWN3YUe2w   Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]     Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   Please support The Snowboard Project: www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R&D

On today’s episode of Pro Files: Well Seasoned - Jeff Baker. Jeff got his start in media as a photo assistant for Snowboarder Magazine. When I took over as Editor in Chief,  I promoted him to photo editor of the publication.  When launching Snowboard Magazine, I tapped him to be the first Editor, creating what are known as the best snowboarding magazines in the history of the sport.  After a brief independent stint, Jeff was lured back to work for Snowboarder to take on a high pay, high pressure position, selling ads as publisher of the magazine.  That said, the first half of the interview focuses on the current state of media in the sport of snowboarding. The second half covers his background and ride in the sport.         Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com

REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines.   This season our format will change to do deep dives on  a single subject matter - in this episode we talk new snowboard movies for the 2021/2022 seasons.   Wind Slab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2hyw79e3wk Living Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePwviv1Jz78 Oh Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBvD3y6J1Uc Dustbox Dreamcastle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO6rECAgoGY   Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com

REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines.   This season our format will change to do deep dives on  a single subject matter - in this episode we talk new snowboard movies for the 2021/2022 seasons.   Wind Slab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2hyw79e3wk Living Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePwviv1Jz78 Oh Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBvD3y6J1Uc Dustbox Dreamcastle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO6rECAgoGY   Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com   Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com

On today’s episode of Pro Files: Well Seasoned - E Stone. He got his start as an aspiring pro with a number of flow sponsorships. Upon graduating high school he promptly moved to colorado - in no small part to watching the seminal Mack Dawg film The Hard, The Hungry and the Homeless. And in his first season out West he started what many would consider one of the important brands in the history of the sport Tech 9. In this episode we hear all about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur in the sport of snowboarding.  Indeed, starting a brand is no get rich quick scheme as many might expect - it is in fact lon g hours, empty bank accounts - and doing something you believe in. During his time running Tech 9 Ethan picked up another skill - becoming a photographer - then senior photographer for snowboarder Magazine. But riders want to ride - and E Stone is a rider, starting The Bombhole podcast with pro snowboarder Chris Grenier.  This is an interesting episode - the backstory of a legend in the sport, lessons from playing multiple positions across the industry and healthy passion for the fun of snowboarding. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com   •••••••••••   M Mark_sullivan00:03 Yeah, I got. I got a few good ones that tookck this one out theres. one got sponsored for this one. E Ethan00:08 Really? M Mark_sullivan00:09 This is uh, electro voice M Mark_sullivan00:12 y. That's a good mike. too. M Mark_sullivan00:14 this is the Mac Daddy. Though, E Ethan00:16 that thing looks dude. M Mark_sullivan00:19 Yeah, so too ki. what you got? Yeah, E Ethan00:20 Yes, sorry, it took me a minute to get this all figured out. M Mark_sullivan00:25 worries that worries. E Ethan00:26 Not used to talking to about myself. You know what I mean. so it's uh, M Mark_sullivan00:2

REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines.   This season our format will change to do deep dives on  a single subject matter - in this episode we talk about loyalty in snowboarding - specifically The US Open of Snowboarding being cancelled after a 36 year run.  Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com

In today's episode we talk with Selema Masekela - perhaps best known as the face of the X Games. But there is more to Selema's story than meets the eye. Son of a world renowned jazz musician ( Hugh Masekela https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Masekela ) Selema grow up on the East Coast going to late night jazz clubs on the weekends, rubbing elbows with the greats. From there, he moved to Carlsbad, where he took naturally to the surf and skate culture. From working odd jobs to answering phones at Transworld, once Selema got his foot in the door, there was no looking back.    From Board Aid to Planet. X, X Games to Redbull, Selema has held down hosting responsibilities at arguably the most important events to 18-35 year olds all over the world.    Never one to rest on his laurels, today Selema is still hosting with Redbull as well as taking on entrepreneurial adventures and spending his free time holding down a board seat for a little company called Burton Snowboards (http://burton.com).   This is an interesting and wide reaching episode.   Support The Snowboard Project at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject   Today's episode brought to you by Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Oakley http://oakley.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com

REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines.   This season our format will change to do deep dives on  a single subject matter - in this episode we talk about loyalty in snowboarding - specifically Terje not riding for Burton Snowboards anymore.     Today's episode brought to you by Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com

The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D Welcome to Corn Season • Episode Six  The Splitboard Project is a new ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan.. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the sixth episode, our segments include: Will’s Mind Pretty much anything on Spark R&D founder Will Ritter’s mind this month.     Bucket List: Norway with Melissa Brandner Melissa is an English ex-pat living on an island in the north of Norway. In this segment she discusses split boarding in Norway as well as riding in both 24 hours of sunlight - and dark.  Ask Will   Listeners of The Splitboard Project ask questions of co-host and founder of Spark R&D. Questions were collected from Instagram posts. First Ascents: Griffin Siebert Griffin Siebert is an extremely talented individual. From sponsored snowboarder to art director for Nitro Snowboards, you have to ask yourself - is there anything that Griffin can't do? Tool Belt: Pointers for Spring Will breaks down some tips for making the most of your spring. From communicating with your group, to waxing your skins - there is some good practical knowledge here.    Yeah/Nay What would you not do again - what would you always do - Will weighs in on what not to do again - and things that are worth repeating.   This episode is sponsored by:   Spark R&D @sparkrandd www.sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  @cardiffsnow www.cardiffsnow.com Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website)    Never Summer Snowboards   @neversummerindustries http://neversummer.com   Hosted by:  Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan Music by: The Shoot Dangs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfg9nFSHL82SWVWN3YUe2w   Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]     Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   Please support The Snowboard Project: www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject To get free The Splitboard Project and Spark R

THE SNOWBOARD PROJECT Pro Files : Sam Klein Sam Klein is one amazing rider - his approach to street may fall outside today's popular mini shred type features. Instead, Sam draws inspiration from riders like Frank Bourgeois  and Jed Anderson and instead of focusing on what is the flavor of the day, goes for big rails with immnediate consequences for coming up short.  This story is an interesting one - and traces the career of a snowboarder fueled by determination and the hard fought road to achieving goals in the sport.  This week’s interview is brought to you by Melvin Brewing, Cardiff Snowcraft,  Never Summer Industries Tow Pro Lifts and United Shapes. We ask that you support the brands that support disruptive snowboard media. Find out more at their websites. http://melvinbrewing.com   http://cardiffsnow.com   http://neversummer.com   http://towpro-lifts.com   http://unitedshapes.us   Please consider supporting us at http://www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject   You can follow us on Instagram @thesnowboardproject   Tip Line: (208) 471-8007   THE SNOWBOARD PROJECT Hosted by Mark Sullivan Produced by Mark Sullivan  Art by Aaron Draplin and Sarat

In this, our final real talk episode of the season, Chad Bjorn and Mark talk about events like the natural selection, and do a deep dive into the best of the 2020 and 2021 season. Pretty crazy but Chad dropped Johnny B’s passing during this episode and so today show and our season of real talk is dedicated to the legendary snowboarder Jonny Baiocchi.  Today’s episode was brought to you by Melvin brewing, Cardiff Snow craft and Never Summer snowboards.

In this episode, recorded live on Clubhouse we cover the Natural Selection Tordillo and learn from the organizers of the event including Travis Rice, Liam Griffin and Circe Wallace and are joined in a live Q/A setting by some wintersports legends.    In this episode we learn about future plans of the Natural Selection tour as well as the importance of Alaska to the snowboarding world.    This episode is sponsored by:   Cardiff Snowcraft  @cardiffsnow www.cardiffsnow.com Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website)  Never Summer www.neversummer.com   Melvin Brewing www.melvinbrewing.com   Tow Pro Lifts @towprolifts www.towpro-lifts.com   United Shapes @unitedshapes www.unitedshapes.us

In this episode, recorded live on Clubhouse we cover the Natural Selection Tordillo and learn from the organizers of the event including Travis Rice, Liam Griffin and Circe Wallace and are joined in a live Q/A setting by some wintersports legends.    In this episode we learn about future plans of the Natural Selection tour as well as the importance of Alaska to the snowboarding world.    This episode is sponsored by:   Cardiff Snowcraft  @cardiffsnow www.cardiffsnow.com Coupon Code: "THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15" {15% off at their website)  Never Summer www.neversummer.com   Melvin Brewing www.melvinbrewing.com   Tow Pro Lifts @towprolifts www.towpro-lifts.com   United Shapes @unitedshapes www.unitedshapes.us