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Constantly Thinking Critically with Ryan Irvin - Splitboarder, Gardener and Photographer

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Episode 29

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents splitboarder and photographer Ryan Irvin.

Discovered he preferred still life to the monotony of video editing, picked up a DSLR instead and now shoots epic pics
Rides for Venture Snowboards, because they are solidly handcrafted by shredders for shredders in the USA
Tried and tested gear rundown, and deep knowledge of snow that only comes from years of experience in the backcountry

Coming from the Pacific Northwest, Ryan has a soft spot in his heart for alpine starts and long corn runs. He studied video production and outdoor education at Mount Hood Community College, where he got sucked into the obsession of splitboarding and mountaineering. He's currently living the seasonal lifestyle with time split between Oregon, Salt Lake City, Alaska, and Southwest Colorado. His passion will be your listening pleasure!

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Venture Snowboards

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Come catskiing - we have bacon! with Jeff Pensiero; owner operator of BaldFace Lodge and all around RAD DUDE out of Nelson BC

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 04:58:34 GMT

Episode 27

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Jeff Pensiero, owner and co-founder of Baldface Lodge.

When he discovered the Ski Area & Resort Management program, all he knew is that he liked the idea of taking people out and giving them access
Learn about how the powder playground that we know as Baldface Lodge came to be, with some help from awesome humans
The resort would eventually become the prime location for the Natural Selection Event, marrying together the best riders and snowboard film
Runs an annual Risk Maturity program with Pat Moore to continue sharing important information and safety practices in the backcountry

Jeff is one of those solid humans we love to talk to. He rode the river of life and the flow took him to rekindle love in Nelson, B.C., make it his home, and create an amazing catskiing playground for the world to enjoy. It wasn’t easy or without risk, but soooo worth the 700 bucks and case of beer. Cheers to you, the next one’s on us.

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Why Bamboo!!! with Abe Greenspan - of Tahoe Lab Snowboards

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Episode 28

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Abe Greenspan, co-founder of TahoeLab Snowboards.

Built his skills competing all over the world with the US national snowboard team, built his education after surviving an avalanche
Amazing passion for building better boards, by riders, for riders
If you ever tour with your dog, you’ll want to hear these great tips
Pro tips on tuning and waxing to get the best day ever

When you love to do something, your passion becomes apparent. Starting from nothing, TahoeLab Snowboards has built literally everything from the ground up themselves. Abe and Lee pour their heart and soul into it each day so that you can get the payday after all that suffer. Introducing the Connoisseur of Suffer, Abe Greenspan.

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Avalanche Hunting with Craig Gordon; of the Utah Avalanche Center...

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:41:03 GMT

Episode 26

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Craig Gordon of the Utah Avalanche Center.

Over 20 years experience forecasting avalanches for the Utah Avalanche Center
Founded the Know Before You Go program to educate people after a tragic accident in 2003 took the live of 3 young men
His philosophy is simple, respect the mountains and practice avalanche avoidance so you make it home to your family

Craig enrolled in the college of snow 37 years ago and never looked back. He is often referred to as the know-before-you-go guy, and sometimes the original manbun guy, since creating the program to raise public awareness about avalanche risks. His experience is invaluable and his tips could one day save your life. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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Utah Avalanche Center

Know Before You Go

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Teaching Next Gen with Justin Lamoureux; 2x Olympian, AMCG guide and owner of Spline Snowboards out of Squamish BC

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Episode 25

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents pro rider, AMCG guide and owner of Spline Snowboards Justin Lamoureux:

His early days as a pro boarder led him to become a World Champion, compete in the 2006 and 2010 olympics, and 3x canadian national halfpipe champion
His experience working at K2 and background as a mechanical engineer inspired the founding of Spline Snowboards, creating unreal boards
As a certified Accredited Canadian Mountain Guide, he shares awesome tips on gear, safety, terrain and what to pack on your next tour

Justin knew he loved snow at an early age. And he loved it hard. He even reworked his college schedule and put every penny he had into chasing it. It brought him fame, glory, and a great career. His engineering background led his curious mind to start building his own boards, and his ability to push the edge created the most unique boards we’ve ever seen. He’s also inspiring his young son to follow in his skin tracks. We’re inspired too!

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Spline Snowboards

Spline Instagram

Justin Instagram

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The Snoda with John Buffery; snow safety Wrangler, ACMG guide and much more out of Nelson BC.

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Episode 24

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents avalanche expert and mountain guide John Buffery.

Guide, educator, film consultant, speaker, writer, avalanche expert, mountain guru
Pioneer splitboarder, advocated the adoption of snowboarding into guiding for the growing number of snowboards in backcountry
Spent years as a personal guide for the godfather of freeriding, Craig Kelly
His avalanche experience and education catapulted his career in film consulting, the founding of Baldface Lodge and keeping roads safe in BC.

His roots run as deep as his chakras. We loved talking to Buff about his amazing stories and over three decades of experience in backcountry and avalanche safety. An avalanche in a helicopter, playing chess with Craig Kelly, the origins of Baldface Lodge - this episode has got it all! We still don’t know if he really invented the first splitboard. Listen in and let us know what you think.

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Safety Wrangler Website

John Buffery Instagram

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@depthperceptionfilm

@baldfacelodge

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YES. we have splitboards with DCP; summers surfing in Costa Rica, winters riding in Squamish, British Columbia - could life get any better!

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:31:51 GMT

Episode 23

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents the legend himself, DCP.

Father, husband, pro snowboarder, skater, surfer, adventurer
Star of many classic powder flicks that we got frothy watching
Co-owner of Yes Snowboards, now sporting a wicked split
Discovered CBD when his wife Megan was battling breast cancer, also found it to be useful for aging athletes, so he started a company

Summers surfing in Costa Rica, winters riding in Squamish, British Columbia - could life get any better? We dropped in with DCP and listened to his amazing stories of getting started in snowboarding, going pro, getting dropped, getting buried and starting his own ventures with the connections he made along the way. The man is a legend!

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Alpine punk riding with Mats Drougge; Stranda Snowboards

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:31:01 GMT

Episode 22

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Mats Drougge, owner of Stranda Snowboards.

Riding sideways since the 70’s, calls Sweden home
Crafts premium freeride snowboards for powder and groomers, available in Europe and North America
Walks us through the materials and techniques to build these powder beasts
When riding in the alps, you can encounter ice, powder and chop all in the same run - he makes boards that can power through all 3 without losing edge

Mats is the MAN! When he couldn't find any boards around that were built for big carves and speed, he just made his own. His labour of love turned into Stranda Snowboards and he now makes amazing surf style boards that are both sustainable and built to last. We were not at all disappointed! We hope you will enjoy this episode as much as we did.

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Without A Paddle with Seb Grondin; a Crazy Quebecer moved to Revelstoke BC listen why.

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:11:21 GMT

Episode 21

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents adventurer and ACMG guide in training Seb Grondin.

Quebec born now calls Revelstoke home, with annual poutine pilgrimage
Most recent adventure? Paddled 140 km down the Columbia river from Mica to Revelstoke winter camping and splitting along the way
Accepted into AMCG program and completing courses while guiding for K3 Cat Ski and working summers rock scaling mountains

Man, we love Quebecers - they’re the good kind of nuts. It takes a special kind of person to paddle down a river in the middle of January in search of fluffy pillows and undiscovered lines. That’s a film we’re all gonna want to see! Find out what made Seb fall in love with Revelstoke 13 years ago and check out his many adventures since then. Grab yourself a Labatt's 50, get comfy, and enjoy this awesome episode!

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Seb Grondin

Nitro Squash Split

Board Butter Wax

Without a Paddle Film

Revelstoke Society Hotel

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Ankle Deep in Hard Boots with; John Keffler & Alex Gelb of Phantom Snow Industries

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 08:02:38 GMT

Episode 20

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents John & Alex of Phantom Snow Industries.

John’s an engineer, Alex is a finance guy - and it works beautifully
He developed and refined a boot/binding system that he loves, and proudly shares with others in the splitboard community through Phantom
Go deep into what makes their system unique, giving you amazing tours and pure powder pleasure
Follow Phantom and find out where they are doing their next demo day

When you are thinking about what gear to get next, you want to get gear that is engineered to perfection. John designs rockets for a living but his passion was always the outdoors. So he used his curious mind to solve age-old problems faced by splitboarders for years and created the perfect system, giving you power and control. Listen and hear how the Phantom system evolved to be one of the best in the industry.

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To the CORE with Steph Nistch; Of Pallas Snowboards out of SLC

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 06:35:56 GMT

Episode 19

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Steph Nistch of Pallas Snowboards.

Copywriter, creative, editor, photographer to pay the bills
Co-founder of Pallas Snowboards, crafted with love for smaller riders
Took lessons from learning how to splitboard and the challenges she faced to build a better board
Takes us deep into board construction, cool new emerging tech, and the inspiration for the wicked designs
Pallas summer sale is on now! Join their mailing list for exclusive deals

Steph is passionate about supporting women in sports. Her vision shifted from mountain biking to snowboarding when fate called and her path became clear. She co-founded Pallas snowboards - the first company making splitboards to support a new generation of women who are blazing their own lines. Listen in as she inspires us, and women everywhere, by starting her own skin tracks for them to follow and be more confident and courageous.

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Stuck in Winter with; Seth Wescott owner shaper of Winterstick Snowboards and 2x Olympic Gold medalist in BoarderX

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Episode 18

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents 2x gold medalist Seth Wescott.

Husband, father, snowboarder, permaculture farmer
Entered in the golden age of snowboarding, riding and challenging his heroes in New England and after gain athletic accomplishments worldwide
White knight owner of Winterstick snowboards, keeping founder Dimitrije’s legacy of quality and innovation alive
Learn Seth’s body positioning pro tip that brought him gold

Seth is living life how it should be. After fighting his way to the pinnacle of snowboarding glory, he turned his focus to creating amazing snowboards. Golf inspired a new approach, allowing Winterstick to craft custom fitted snowboards for the best ride of your life. Listen and hear amazing stories of how snowboarding icon Seth Wescott followed his passion, got the gold, saved a piece of history and discovered the backcountry.

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Winterstick

www.protectourwinters.org

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The Wasatch Wolf with; Maxwell Morrill of Cardiff Snowcraft and the Utah area!

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Episode 17

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Splitboard Explorer Maxwell Morrill of Cardiff Snowcraft.

26 years of splitboarding - Pioneering the growth experiments & industry
USSA racing team, passed on 1998 Olympics
Director of Events, Outreach and Education at Cardiff Snowcraft
Get the goods on the different boards from Cardiff, and which bindings are the best

Max learned at an early age that he would rather carve epic lines then grab huge air. This propelled him into racing for the USSA team, where he discovered his love for the backcountry. As one of the pioneers of the sport, he shared his vast knowledge with many on the skin tracks and off. Listen and learn about gear, safety and the evolution of splitboarding. We’re stoked to have him on the show!

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Embrace the Suffer with Cam Fields - Founder of Front Country Foundation out of Jackson Hole WY

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:56:16 GMT

Episode 16

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Cam Fields of Frontcountry Foundation.

Former Marine who found a way out of his darkness and brings light to other vets
Founded Frontcountry Foundation and gives back to those who gave for their country
Spends over 200 days a year in the backcountry, find out which gear passes his endurance test
Also works quality control for Give’r gear.

When people do good for humanity, we gotta give ‘em props. Cam shares how his struggle with PTSD turned into the creation of the Frontcountry Foundation that provides other veterans with much needed healing in… you guessed it…. the backcountry. Cam is one of those amazing individuals that makes the world a better place. We raise our summit beers to you Cam. Cheers!

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Instagram Front Country

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Hard Boot'n; with Joey Vosburgh ACMG guide out of the Revelstoke BC

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:15:04 GMT

Episode 14

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents ACMG guide Joey Vosburgh.

One of the first Association of Canadian Mountain Guides ski guides on a snowboard
Often chirped for his hard boots, but his transitions are impressive
Amazing tips on terrain and surviving a slide

Joey takes us behind the scenes of mountain guide reporting and reading terrain. His deep knowledge, engaging stories and unique perspective on gear come from his decades of experience of splitboarding and riding in the backcountry. Listen to his amazing tips that could be the missing piece of the puzzle that you needed to hear.

Show links:

Selkirk Tangiers Heli

Phantom Bindings

Jones Snowboards

Smartwool socks

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Surf the pow! with Jeremy Jensen - Owner of Grassroots Powsurfing (all handcrafted original Powsurfers)

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Episode 13

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents powder pioneer Jeremy Jensen, creator of Grassroots Powsurfers.

- Athlete for Warren Miller Films featured in Lines of Descent and White Waves

- Artist with over 20 years experience as a cinematographer, editor, producer & photographer

- Pioneered Powsurfing and created the first powsurfing company Grassroots

Jeremy's insatiable appetite for powder and decades of experience snowboarding & skateboarding led him to removing bindings from the equation in the late 90s. Pow surfers are a snowboard/surfboard hybrid, ridden in snow without any form of binding (powdersurfing). Jeremy founded Grassroots Powdersurfing, the first ever powsurfing company in 2007 and has shipped thousands of his handcrafted pow surfers all over the world. He has spent the past 13 years spreading powsurfing world-wide thru his personal artistic expression via his handcrafted boards, his filmmaking and his photography.

Show links:

Grassroots Powersurfers

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Broken Bones & Bike Riding with Michael Wigley - The Splitboarding Gypsy

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:05:15 GMT

Episode 12

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents splitboard gypsy, avalanche instructor, and guide in training Michael Wigley.

- If you want to become a ski mountaineer, this is what you gotta do

- Broken bones are just a minor setback, determination is the key to success

- Right place, right time, Mountain Mike knows how to trust his gut to find the

perfect pow and stay safe

- Plant based living, cooking and fantastic gear roundup

Michael Wigley is on track to becoming a splitboard guide pursuing his ACMG certification. He’s cut his teeth in this world by living like a gypsy in the mountains. Spanning over 20 years, over 5 continents, and up and down many, many mountain ranges. You’re going to learn a lot from his amazing stories, packing tips, gear and survival skills.

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Ken Talks! Meet Ken Achenbach - the man who brought Snowboarding to Canada!

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Episode 11

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents snowboard legend Ken Achenbach.

- Known by many as the father of Canadian snowboarding

- Founded the first snowboard shop in the world from his mom’s basement when he was 16

- Key influencer at ISM magazine, the first snowboard magazine

- Founded the Camp of Champions and inspired kids for over 25 years to become the next generation of artists and entrepreneurs

- Co-owner of Powder Mountain Cat Skiing

- His amazing life experience in business, friendship and snowboarding developed valuable wisdom that he shares with us now

When Ken started the Camp of Champs, he only had 3 rules: don’t drink, don’t do drugs and be in by 10. Later he added the golden rule, don’t be a dick. Sit back, relax and enjoy hearing the story of how he brought snowboarding to Canada and how a little freedom inspired an entire generation of creativity. You’re going to love this one!

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The Snoboard Shop

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GoPro Grill Mount

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Fighting to be a Guide with Matt Haines - CAPOW Tail Guide and Fire Fighter

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Episode 10

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents CAPOW tail guide & Firefighter Matt Haines.

- When he was 10, his dad gave him a Beach Boys album that sparked a love for

skateboarding and snowboarding

- He picked up a trade as a carpenter, then a full time job as a firefighter, all

leading up to finally becoming a chalet caretaker and tail guide for CAPOW

- His years of experience offers many great tips on gear, training and packing

- He was blindsided by an avalanche and lived to tell us the tale

Even in high school, Matt had visions of snowboarding every day, so he shaped his life around it. Learn how he made his vision come to life mean while picking up essential skills along the way that would ultimately help him survive an avalanche.

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https://boardroomshop.com/store/

Capow

Stranda snowboards

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Shoot'n & Split'n with Mark Tremblay - Pro Snowboarder out of Whistler, BC

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Episode 9

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents pro boarder Mark Tremblay.

- Started snowboarding after watching the local boarders build redneck ramps

- Competed in local contests to land his first sponsorship

- Went pro after winning the 2013 showcase showdown in Whistler BC

- First hand witness account of avalanche burial during heli filming session

Mark got in early and got in deep. From his first sponsor to his stories of backcountry riding,

safety and hunting, this episode is sure to entertain and inform. Listen and learn why Wildcats never die.

Show links:

Yes Snowboards

Now Bindings

Vans

Snowboarder magazine article

King Snow article

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Bindings built by Bulawa - Ross Bulawa of Karakoram talks bindings

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Episode 8

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Ross Bulawa of Karakoram splitboard bindings.

- Wears many hats at Karakoram, today he digs deep into their binding lineup

- Learn about the different models and sweet accessories

- Pack your Bivvy bag, if not for you, at least for your dog

- Even though you can do Mt. Adams in a day, things can still go insanely wrong

Ross switched paths in life in college to follow his passion. He started like many of us, hounding shop owners for tips and work, then evolved his career from Gravity to Burton and now Karakoram. This episode is packed with insider gear info, tips and tours stories.

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Planning your next mission with Sean Callan - Jackson Hole Splitboarder and world traveler

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Episode 7

dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Sean Callan of Jackson Hole Wyoming.

- 3D animation instructor that works to fuel his passion to travel and snowboarding more than 150 days a year

- Discovered back/side country riding while living abroad in Switzerland then met his future housemates while Heli Skiing in Alaska

- Learn about avalanche training around the world, avi etiquette and timing snow conditions

- Great tips on getting gear cheap and networking in the community

If you’re anything like Sean, you find a way to work remotely to spend more time doing what you love. He lives in America’s outdoor playground, Jackson Hole Wyoming, allowing him to get out mountain biking or crushing pow as often as possible. Listen and learn how you can live your passion too!

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Going Postal with Erik Traulsen of The FNRad Snowboard Podcast

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Episode 6

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Erik Traulsen of FNRad snowboarding podcast.

- Created the FNRad Snowboard podcast in 2015

- Interviewed some of the biggest names in snowboarding

- Avalanche safety philosophy evolved from ‘look for a big tree and take cover in a slide’

- Still drives up the Baker Road Gap thinking roadkill

Erik discovered backcountry when a broken femur ended his run for the pros. His mission to have the best snowboarding podcast on the planet. I guess we’ll settle for second place!

FNRad Snowboarding Podcast brings you interviews with Snowboarders. New episodes drop every Wednesday from November until April

with a special Elmer episode every April 1!

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Stoke is Stoke! With Valerie Black - Artist, Nomad, Splitboarder, Lover of winter and Happy Joy POW!

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:05:07 GMT

Episode 5

Dark Starts backcountry snowboard & splitboard podcast presents Valerie Black.

Her spirit is free and untamed, just like the backcountry. Her soul is reflected in her art. Splitboarder and artist Valerie Black shares how she frees the trees when she surfs POW on uncharted mountains.

- Artist and lifetime backcountry snowboard junkie

- Her dad inspired her love of surfing mountains

- Give great tips on where to go, what to pack, how to stay safe and top gear

- Frees the trees suffocating from snow, cause she loves nature that much

Valerie’s love for snowboarding didn’t really ignite until she discovered the backcountry. Her love of skintracks became her livelihood as she turned her adventures into art. Get inspired and fuel your own stoke!

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https://www.instagram.com/elevated_surfcraft/

Her Fave Snowboards:

Mountain Local https://mtnlocalsnowboards.com/

Prior Snow https://www.priorsnow.com/

Winterstick https://www.winterstick.com/

Telos Snowboards https://telossnowboards.com/

Franco Snowshapes https://www.francosnowshapes.com/

Igneous Factory https://www.igneousskis.com/

Grassroots Powsurf https://www.powsurf.com/

Chimera Snow +

Pallas Snowboards https://pallassnowboards.com/

Elevated Surfcraft https://elevatedsurfcraft.com/

Pogo Snowboards https://www.pogo.biz/en/

Slideshow Snowboards https://www.slideshowsnowboards.com/

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20 Years of Gear with Dean Whitehead - Owner Operator, Splitboard Enthusiast & Gearhead

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:44:10 GMT

Episode 4

Dean Whitehead, got interested in splitboarding in college, when the sport was still in its infancy. His passion for the sport and engineering background led him to open The Splitboard Shop over 20 years ago to bring amazing gear to other enthusiasts.

The Splitboard Shop isn't just another online retail site, we have individualized ourselves by creating a place where the consumer can come to get all their questions answered and finally make an educated purchase of all their splitboard needs and also know they can trade it in later after use. We envision this creating a depository of used splitboards for folks to purchase, a splitboard co-op or splitboard exchange, like a new and used gear store that only sells splitboards!

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Carving her Own Path With Abby Cooper - Pro Snowboarder, Photographer & Chief Editor of SBC Magazine

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:56:11 GMT

Episode 3

There’s nothing that warms Abby’s heart more than bringing together the splitboard community. In this episode, Abby shares her stories and great tips on gear, training, keeping up-to-date on snowpack and more. Her love of the sport runs deep. Listen and learn how she carved her own path in life and survived an avalanche with her boyfriend, a.k.a. her G3 Axle.

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G3 Axle https://www.genuineguidegear.com/explore/splitboards/axle

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Avalanche Safety with Guillaume Otis of Coast Mountains Guides

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 06:36:09 GMT

Episode 2

You can usually find the owner and lead guide of Coast Mountain Guides, Guillaume Otis, anchored to some remote granite face, carefully analyzing a snow stability compression test or carving epic powder lines. Inspired by the outdoors and driven by nature, he relocated from Quebec to Western Canada in his late teens to follow his dream of becoming a mountain guide.

Coast Mountain Guides offers genuine mountain experiences and curated tours to iconic locations that you wouldn't see on your own through the eyes of a local expert. See Whistler as it was before the condos, the lifts and the shops.

Connect with him:

Website: https://www.coastmountainguides.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastmtnguides/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guillaumeAotis

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Who are Darrin and Chad and why did they create the Dark Starts podcast? Find out here as Scott Martin, founder of Heliskiing Canada and Catskiiing Canada interviews us!

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:49:55 GMT

Episode 1

Darrin and Chad share why they love backcountry snowboarding and splitboarding, how they got started and why they created the Dark Starts podcast. Interview hosted by Scott Martin of Groundswell Marketing Podcast. Scott has been a marketer for 25 years across branding, strategy, advertising, and execution. After working with various high-profile national brands, he shifted his passion to working with businesses that are focused on purpose and making more impact on the planet. Scott also created Heliskiing Canada and Catskiing Canada to help market those industries and to experiment with producing content through blogging, social media and film.

Learn more about Scott:

Podcast :https://www.groundswell.FM

Website: https://www.groundswell.marketing/

https://www.scottmartin.org

Linkedin: http://www.Groundswell.marketing

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Groundswell.M/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/groundswell_m

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ScottMartin_org/

https://www.instagram.com/Groundswell.marketing

Feel free to email us at darkstartsbc@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram @darkstarts.podcast

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Dark Starts Backcountry Splitboarding Podcast

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 02:07:18 GMT

The Trailer

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