Birk Irving is a Redbull athlete currently competing on the World Cup Half Pipe circuit. We connected in Calgary, hours before an event, which was preceded by a few days of skiing in the interior of BC.  He's earned Silver medals in his last two events including the X-Games and we talk about the dynamics of competition and the intricacies in the various halfpipes on tour.  He also shares a couple funny stories about being mistaken as Mexican athlete as and golfing for tattoos. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube: https:/https://youtu.be/he-2yaJGh88 Everything LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance Fat Tire Kicking Horse Mountain Resort / Tourism Golden  #LISTENTOSKIING

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Marielle Thompson is the 2024 Ski Cross, Crystal Globe winner.  It's actually her fouth overall title which she can now place on the mantle alongside her gold and silver Olympic medals.  We talk about the evolution of Ski Cross as a sport and why Team Canada has been so dominant over the years.  She also shares how she manages the extensive travel spending weeks on the road at a time.  I ask her if she ever gets to ski any pow in between events and we talk also talk about our dogs and how she is also an excellent softball player. LISTENTOSKIING Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

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Ming Poon is a very accomplished photographer and environmental advocate based in the outdoor Mecca of Lake Tahoe. His path up to this point took a very unexpected detour when he was thrust into the world of big business and a move to China after the death of his father.   We talk about Ming's constant evolution from aspiring guide to expat executive to photographer, environmentalist and then father and how he takes each new challenge and incorporates it into his very rich life. LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Ming's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WKx2pNnCnFc Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en  

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Josh Daiek returns to the LPP!  This time we spoke in his kitchen in South Lake Tahoe on one of his rare off days.   Josh is a true workhorse with an energy dedicated to the projects he creates that is hard to rival.  One such project is the third installment to his "Mountain State" film project which highlights the lesser traveled mountain ranges in Nevada that host the epic lines he has become known for. The two of us also talk about skiing with dogs, training and safety in the mountains, the benefits of having no expectations and the difficulty balancing between work and play when you do what you love for a job. LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Josh's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z_Cj0rnejsU Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en      

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This is the full RECAP of the FWT24 Yeti Verbier Xtreme This fifth, and final, event of the season was the cherry on top of an amazing, record breaking cycle of the Freeride World Tour. This comp had drama. It had suspense. It had runs that once again pushed forward progression of the sport and it had riders who wouldn't know if they'd be champions until the last rider crossed the finish. 0:00 - Derek’s Vibes and Weather Report 6:20 - All Star Forerunners 10:07 - 2 different start gate 18:30 - Snowboard Women 26:44 - Ski Women 51:51 - Snowboard Men 1:04:42 - Ski Men Watch this episode of THE FREERIDE GUIDE on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nCvb6Va14Kw?si=LqeJsPT_cXd8XY7z ------- This the first seaon of the FREERIDE GUIDE so we need you to help us grow!  If you like the show, please SUBSCRIBE and Listen to every new episode! -------- About the Hosts:  Mark Warner is the Host of the Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast for Skiers.  Derek Foose is the FWT Broadcast Announcer and Head Coach at Whistler Freeride Club and both are huge Freeride Fans. Follow on Instagram @thefreerideguide @red_mark @dfoose

The Freeride Guide | FWT24 Yeti Verbier Xtreme Finals

Je Paq literally launched onto the scene when the clip of his triple front flip off the backside of Whistler Mountain went super viral. One trick doesn't make the skier though as he has been consistently showing us that his skiing ability isn't relegated to a single impressive moment. Je Paq is a true "ski bum", living in his car skiing and every single day. He tells us a few of his tips for keeping his gear dry, where to charge his phone to how to spend each night relaxing in a sauna. You'll even learn what to if you ever hit a black bear with a Honda Fit! LISTENTOSKIING WATCH Je Paq's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z_Cj0rnejsU Latest from the LPP:  https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Our Awesome Partners: CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventures Peak Performance  Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Tourism Golden   Follow the LPP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowpressurepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowpressurepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowPressurePodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowpressureski?lang=en

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