The Snowboard Project

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 Wainhouse https://vimeo.com/87833321 NOTHING https://youtu.be/0wOm_OUVxvs?si=98f5ffcWhKmlyKAv Please support The Snowboard Project at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

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 mark@thesnowboardproject.com 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 in the May category. No, it's Colorado, Canada, or Colorado, Japan, Canada, Alaska, Rick's Grants, and then Mount Hood. That would be the ultimate year. Mark (02:29.735) Mm-hmm. Mark (02:40.804) You pretty much like spent the whole year riding. Chad (02:44.49) Yeah, for sure. Mark (02:46.38) Now, is it hard to do works? I know you also are an owner of Academy Snowboards. Was it hard to work for the road or find wifi or whatever? Are we able to pull that off pretty effectively? Chad (02:56.446) Uh, I, you know, what I wasn't able to do was like demos and clinics and things like that. I'd had to do kind of a little more communicating online, but no, I mean, I basically do a lot of the social and organize that. So I, um, I was able to do that wherever I had wifi, which I had everywhere. Mark (03:01.96) Mm-hmm. Mark (03:14.636) Okay cool so it sounds like you were able to maximize your 16 and a half months for your bank account sake. Chad (03:22.546) Yeah, no, I cracked the code. I'm hoping and fingers are crossed, you know the next couple years. We'll see what happens Mark (03:28.216) Okay, so now you've had a couple of months off. I mean, have you been getting ready for this season? What have you been up...

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 Mark@thesnowboardproject.com 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 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 Mark@thesnowboardproject.com 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 Mark@thesnowboardproject.com 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...

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 Mark@thesnowboardproject.com 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

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 Mark@thesnowboardproject.com 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