Jeff Pensiero is a talented snowboarder and musician, but he was born to be an entrepreneur...and he knew that from an early age. Jeff grew up learning to move on after losing, which every pre Lebron Cleveland sports fan knows all about. Not being afraid to lose along with many traits taught Jeff not only to roll with the punches and preservere, but to take advantage of the opportunities and take risks that make him happy. And from Kemper to K2, to being "The Guy with a Truck" to founding and building Baldface Lodge in his 20's, Jeff's life is all about moving forward and not looking back. On the podcast we talk about building snowboarding in Tahoe for K2, chasing a girl to Canada, founding a lodge, Travis Rice, Craig Kelly, and more. Jeff does a lot of interviews, this one is a little different. Old School K2 Pro and rad dude, Tim Manning asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Jeff Pensiero Show Notes:

4:00: Roman Candles, injuries, Cleveland, skiing, Sun Valley, music, proctor academy, and Kemper

22:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

23:00: K2, building snowboarding in Tahoe, rep life, Glissade/Crap/Soup Kitchen, the life changing heli trip, the crew that helps make Baldface

40:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditions of the PNW and beyond

42:00: Building Baldface in the face of 9/11, the impact on Nelson, buying snowcats, losing Craig Kelly, the roof caves in, rebuilding, the Supernatural effect, renouncing his US citizenship, and what makes Travis, craig, and a few others, different.

63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Tim Manning

Ben Fresco has done every job in the ski industry's hardgoods side on his way to his current role as Global Head of Product at Elan Skis. From moving his life from the East Coast to Tahoe and back to the East Coast and now, on a plane traveling the world, Ben's been chasing the perfect turn. And starting out at the legendary Village Ski House, he did over a decade of, not so much ski bumming, learning. Starting in rentals and working his way to the sales floor, to store managing, and really, running the show. Then it was back East to a buyer's role before finding his forever home in Elan. It's a fun episode with one of my podcast's biggest supporters. Colorado sales rep Clem Smith asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Ben Fresco Show Notes:

4:00: Intro stories, NH, Attitash, College, Tahoe, and Baseball Golden Ticket

22:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

23:00: More baseball, death, Village Ski Loft manager, perks of buying, moving back east, and Elan

39:00: Outdoor Research: The best is built and tested in the brital conditions of the PNW and beyond

40:00: Building a following in the US, the factory, and going global

49:00: Inappropriate Questions with Clem Smith

Heimana Reynolds is an Olympic Skateboarder, a lifelong surfer, proud Hawaiian, and a HEST athlete. Since I spent this weekend at HESTIVAL, a three-day celebration of friends, music, and the outdoors, this episode includes a few minutes from HESTIVAL. I first chat with old friend and HEST founder Aaron Ambuske. After that, while I usually don't have many skateboarders on the show, Heimana is my second World Champion park skater-who also slays the streets and surf. It's an event and an athlete episode with a HEST connection.

Heimana Reynolds Show Notes:

4:00: Opportunities, Hawaii, locals only, skateboarding, culture, and hard to get invited to things

22:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

23:30: California, Olympic announcement, how did that change him, X Games, competitiveness, Shawn White, and sponsors

39:00: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest and beyond

40:00: Contest money, Olympic experience, and his Paris Olympic job

45:00: Inappropriate Questions

Chris Garcin is living a ski bum or anyone's dream life and it all began when his good friend broke a pair of sunglasses. This week's podcast is Chris's story of going from a passionate skier his whole life, to Boulder, to coaching, to almost giving up on the ski lifestyle and settling for "real world." And then, his rockstar of a good friend came over to his house with an idea, Pit Viper, that became a joke, a brand, a business, and today, a real business. The Pit Viper story is a fun one and former VP of Brand, Spencer Harkins, asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Chris Garcin Show Notes:

4:00: Reeling in, Colorado, Ski Club, Crested Butte, Vail, and Utah

21:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

22:00: Chuck Mumford, the real Pit Viper Origin Story, what did ownership look like on paper, early road antics, early diy product, running out of that product and Larry The Enticer

39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

40:00: Other influencers, when did he get rich, post pandemic mistakes, giving away stuff, imitation and fake products, and normie glasses.

57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Spencer Harkins

The 420 Episode is a collection of true stories from myself, friends, and athletes that I think you'll find entertaining. I've never done a proper 4/20 episode before, and I wanted to make sure I got one in before I end this podcast. So, this week you get a different episode. It's the 420 episode, the weed episode, the cannabis episode, the marijuana episode. If you have kids, maybe have them skip this podcast. But if you like to laugh, tune in. Some names have been changed to protect identity and image.

420 Show Notes:

4:00: Powell Canada story and Mike French story

23:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

25:00: Cam Hoffman Story, Bobby Landers story

39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

40:00: DJ Mullet Story, Powell Louisville story with Wade Whitman

Benny and Luca Harrington were both born to be pro skiers. Their parents were featured in Warren Miller movies in the 90's, and these kids were born with skiing genes and the passion to be the best. And right now, the Harrington brothers are killing it. Benny's the built-like-a-tank older brother that's 2-time Olympic halfpipe skier and Luca is coming off back-to-back seasons of X Games Slopestyle Gold and recently took home his first piece of Olympic hardware with a Bronze. It's the "2 brothers, one podcast," episode and Uncle E asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Benny and Luca Harrington Show Notes:

4:00: Ben Harrington, Brothers, ripping parents, dual passports, competing at 6, making it from NZ, not being on the national team after being on the national team, knee injury,

23:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

25:00: Sponsors, Olympics, judging, what's next and Inappropriate Questions with Uncle E

39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

40:00: Luca Harrington, being delivered by another pro skier's mom, big bro's shadow, X Games, trick progression, contracts, his first Olympics, and Benny

57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Uncle E and Benny Harrington

Josh Malczyk is the Global Brand Director for K2 and Line Skis, he's a good friend, and a guy that I saw go from the bottom of the barrel of ski marketing with a niche brand, to the top of the food chain directing one of the industry's most iconic brands....From the core skier wearing Tall T's to the collared shirt wearing brand guy. It's fun to see friends grow up/move up and last time I talked with Josh on the podcast, he was secretly on his way out of Line Skis for the first time. On part 2,we talk about leaving his job, Season Equipment, coming back to Elevate Outdoor Collective, how K2 became a boot company, and how to bring K2 Skis back.

Josh Malczyk Show Notes:

4:00: Athletes, round 1 at K2, and the beginning of Season Equipment

22:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

24:00: Season, snowboard factories in Dubai, Josh's last Season, and back to Elevate

42:00: Outdoor Research: The best comes out of the Pacific Northwest

45:00: Round 2 at K2 and it's a different company, promoted the top, travel, and more

63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stewart Beall

The Pain McShlonkey Classic, aka the PMS, is the most important ski event in the world. While some may argue that the Olympics and the X Games are the crown jewels of snow, anyone who's been to Palisades for the PMS knows that, winning Saucers is more important than winning medals. Shane McConkey is the most important and arguably the best skier of our time, and that's why celebrating his legacy is so important. On top of his ski legacy, the dude was one of the funniest humans I've ever met, and he had the unique ability to make anyone and everyone feel like they were part of his inner circle. He's missed by so many and this podcast takes you behind the scenes on McConkey weekend!

Pain McShlonkey Classic Show Notes:

4:00: Palisades crew and day 1

12:30: Matt Peterson

17:30: Mike Rosen

28:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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20:00: Daron Rahlves

27:00: Cam Hoffman and Barb Gardner

29:00: Race Intro

34:00: Mike Rogge

36:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

39:00: Tyler Curle

50:00: Mike AK