Contrarian’s Quandary

Ptor is a skiing legend and in this episode with talk about all kinds of subjects from skiing and mountain biking to the Gnostic process! This is the second episode with Ptor with the last one being almost a year ago!

He is currently working on a book, Ski Fou, that will be more than just a memoir.

You can find is beautiful photography and writing on Substack!!!

I sit down with Ras Fyah chilling in his yard in Jamaica and talk about his latest project of transforming four acres of land into a sustainable farm. He's getting help along the way from his neighbor, Ras Mokko and family but he's inviting YOU to come down and work the farm in exchange for a place to stay and positive vibrations! Big things coming after the new year!

DM him for more information!

IG - @thehighclimber_

If you don't know anything about Ptor Spricenieks, do a quick search, see what this mountain mystic has accomplished and come back to this episode to appreciate his mellow, but convicted thoughts on everything from trail building to the creation of Human Beings.

This episode took a while to come about since Ptor is off-grid in the sense of having no social media presence and his absolute reticence to spray about his accomplishments. Everything in this episode is exactly what I envisioned when I started this podcast . It is Contrarian in the truest sense of the word.

Here are links to relevant things we talked about:

"Dream Line"

40 Tribes

George Gurdjieff (Wikipedia...sorry)

Aleister Crowley Climbs

We start off talking about the history of snowboarding at Bogus Basin Ski Area (Idaho) and his introduction to the practice and art. The most impactful part is listening to the creation of the Carson David Ianson Memorial (CDI). This is an event that is part memorial for his best friend, snowboard contest and is 100% DIY and soul.

So enjoy this episode, ramp up your stoke and be comforted in the fact that we only have about three months until we're riding!

Find him on IG: @coreymcdonald

I met Spencer years ago on an Avalanche education course in the Sawtooths of Idaho. He had so much energy and stoke that it was impossible to have a bad day with him! He continues his life of stoke and has turned his vision and positivity to the political realm. I don't usually get into politics but when you have a place you grew up in and love, it's hard to sit by while things start to change in a way that's not good for your home. Enter Spencer Cordovano, your next Ketchum City Councilmember.

Spencer for Council

Spencer’s answers from pizza & politics

F11 Films

Homegrown Film Festival

I first became aware of Daniel Harm many years ago through Mark Twight when he had, what I would call, an obsession with road biking. Daniel Harm is an ex-racer and had a most excellent blog to read when I too was, what I would call, obsessed with road biking. Daniel stopped racing and started pursuing more artistic outlets over a decade ago. He used his vision to create other-worldly, yet of this world, films and images. Stories of regeneration of the ecosystem and the reintegration of humans into the ecosystem are told through mind blowing imagery. This episode covers topics of: Art, autonomous zones, why Dean Potter's solo ascent of Delicate Arch offends some people but they're fine with chiseled stairways on the way to the arch, the magic of making art with like-minded people, social media and the value of being a hermit and a lot more!

Explore his art here: Tree Crown Dreams

Also find him on Instagram: @treecrowndreams

I catch up with Kristian after quite a few months! We talk about surfing in Guatemala, working seasonally and other off the cuff subjects.

Kristian on IG: @hellxhammer

We made the trip up to Libby Montana to experience Montvana first hand. It's a yearly event for vans and people of all types. You can participate as little, or as much as you want to. We talk about this year's event and the future of Montvana. You'll notice the episode jumps right into the business. I'm playing with the concept that nobody likes intros and would rather just get to the episode.

Make sure you follow @sketchvanmontana on IG to know about the next Montvana

If you haven't listened to the first episode about the event, find it here: Vans, Bands and Festivals

I got Dave's book, "Juking the Masses" and after reading the first chapter I knew I had to talk to him! We had a great chat right before he headed down to Baja. He started the lifestyle at a fairly young age traveling and skating before he found surfing and the rest is history. Pick up a copy of Dave's book, "Juking the Masses" and be inspired to craft a life where your Stoke Tank stays topped off!

Follow Dave: @juking_the_masses and @surfing_every_dave

Have you ever wanted to be part of a community free from the usual divisive topics of conversation? Have you ever wanted to pass out at a party and know that someone will roll you on your side so you don't drown in your own party juices? If you answered YES to either of, or both of these questions... you'll love this episode! Sketchvan joins me and we talk for a while on a few topics before circling around to our mutual love; VANS! He created an event outside of Libby, Montana called, Montvana that has steadily become the go to event for a lot of hardcore Vanners. Montvana is going down July 19th - 23rd! This event is away from cell service by design and attracts the fringe of an already fringe group, but that's what makes it special. It's a safe space for anyone that shows up and the only thing not tolerated is intolerance! So go to the bathroom, make a sandwich or drive to a hot springs 160 miles away while you listen because it's a long one! Get in the Van!!!

Sketchvan

Rolling Death VC

Vandits VC

Left Lane VC

Tramp Vanners VC

Trailer for "Sleeze Lake" (Documentary)

Year of the Cobra (Band)